A Japanese, Meiji Period Copy Of A Wanli Period Piece- Possible Early Japan Stencil Outlined Images

A Hand-Painted Japanese, Meiji Period Copy Of A Wanli Period Piece (Single Circle- Double circle to signify new dynasty but not always accurate!!)- Stencil outlined images. The Japanese copied early Chinese blue and white porcelains and this is well potted with a carefully cut base rim and a lovely rich glassy, white glaze with a slight blue tinge. It also has three support marks in the center of the bottom of the plate.

The plate is possibly a transfer print, mimicking a free-flowing style, indicative of the copied Wanli period, in varying shades of a clear cobalt blue. The central well is decorated with a symmetrical design with flowers with vines. The outer section is decorated with characteristic ‘Japanese’ panels in the form of plates or serving dishes. The predominant flower is the Chrysanthemum. The over applied cobalt blue to enhance the flowers, at times ran and blotted out the underlying cobalt blue flowers indicating a second firing. The base has the traditional round cut rim with the single underglaze blue circle and the imagery of vines and interpretation of flowers that is continuous, signifying a long healthy journey. The outer rim also is highlighted with three circles and the rim of the plate is enhanced with a second post first firing coat of more cobalt blue (as were some of the flowers, which unfortunately, ran or ‘flowed’). Measures: 9 inches, 1.5 inches deep, with foot rim at 5.25 inches.

Reference: 206-241
Estimate: $20-$40

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The first Ming emperor, Hongwu, laid the basis of an authoritarian political culture. Despite early expansion, it was an inward-looking state with an emphasis on its agrarian base. Gradual burgeoning of the commercial sector; important changes in the economy and social relations in the latter part of the dynasty. It was typical to mark wares not destined for the emperors or important persons with single ring of underglaze blue on the base of the ceramics.

A Manchu dynasty. Continued the economic developments of the late Ming, leading to prosperity but also complacency and a dramatic increase in population. The acclaimed novel Dream of the Red Chamber was written in this period. Strains on the polity were intensified by a rapid incorporation of substantial new territories. Its authoritarian structure was subsequently unable to meet the military and cultural challenge of an expansive West. When the Manchu dynasty took over, on everyday porcelains and porcelains slated for export, they were often marked with double rings, signifying a clear break from the former Ming dynasty.

While single and double rings are not sure indicators, what is use of ‘Japanese’ like symbols on the exported or Kraak porcelains to Japan prior to the Japanese being able to produce their own wares of blue and white porcelains in and near Arita Japan (post 1600).

Notes: Good condition, no cracks or other apparent chips. Rings when pinged with the finger.

$10 - $40

9" x 5.25" x 1.25"

Home Decor, Porcelains / Fine China

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