Kutani Ware, Kakufuku, Made by Shojudo Bamboo Grove and Swallow Design, Old Kutani Style, Colored Square Plate with Clipped Corners Size: *Sizes are approximate due to manual measurement. Length: Approximately 13.5cm Width: Approximately 13cm Height: Approximately 2.5cm Quantity: 5 plates This is a set of five elegant square plates that inherit the tradition of Kutani ware. With deep colors and intricate patterns reminiscent of the Old Kutani style, the back features the "Fuku" (fortune) character, a Kakufuku copy mark, and a swallow design in a bamboo grove, symbolizing good luck. The blue and green colors that stand out against the yellow background are very vivid and glossy, expressing the charm of Kutani colored painting to the fullest. The shape of the square plate with clipped corners is also elegant, making it a statement piece for New Year's dishes, Japanese cuisine, Japanese sweets, parties, or as decorative plates. Comes with a paulownia wood box. [Condition] No scratches or chips, and in excellent condition with good color. The back stamp is also clear, and it is a very well-preserved set of five. On the back, there are black spots on the foot. These were naturally formed during firing and are not dirt or damage. This is a masterpiece that can be recommended for practical use as Japanese tableware, as well as for an elegant collection. Comes with a paulownia wood box (There are scratches and fading due to long-term storage. Please check the photos.) Although there is no sign of use as far as I can see, please only purchase if you understand that this is a personal item that has been stored at home for a long time. Immediate purchase is welcome. We will carefully pack and ship it. Thank you very much. *Search words related to tableware and ceramics* Antique Vintage Retro Antiques Old items Old art Old ceramics Old tools Antique market Old Folk house Pottery Ceramics Asia Chinoiserie Early Arita Imari Seto Tableware Sometsuke (blue and white) Inban (printed) Era Seika Edo Bakumatsu Meiji Taisho Showa Rare Japanese tableware Ceramics Iga-yaki Shigaraki-yaki Echizen-yaki Akazu-yaki Mino-yaki Shino-yaki Genka-yaki Wajima-nuri Echizen-nuri Yamanaka-nuri Banko-yaki Tokoname-yaki Ko-Imari Asahi-yaki Bizen-yaki Arita-yaki Tanba-yaki Ko-Kutani Imari-yaki Ko-Imari Tsuboya-yaki Mashiko-yaki Kasama-yaki Ohi-yaki Guinom (sake cup) - Color: Green and yellow decoration - Motif: Bird and plant design Swallow Thank you for viewing. Material...Ceramics/Pottery Shape...Meimei-zara (individual serving plate)