Antique Japanese 19th Century Imari Ceramic Plate Blue & White Flora & Fauna 10.5" Architectural He later won the Academy

He later won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for Gate of Hell (1953) and received the Order of Cultural Merit in 1958

Edition: 100 (this impression from the 3/100 edition)

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Vintage Japanese Celadon Crane Motif Vase 13"H

Antique Japanese 19th Century Imari Ceramic Plate Blue & White Flora & Fauna 10.5" Architectural He later won the AcademyThis is an antique Japanese late Edo Era (mid 19th century) Imari hand painted plate. This plate measures 10. 5" in diameter by 1. 25" tall. Having been in storage for most of the past century this plate remains in very fine condition with no chips, cracks or hairlines. Some wear on of the gilding helps age the piece and show it's authenticity. A beautiful example of Japanese workmanship and aesthetic.