19th Century KUTANI Diamond shaped Black & Gold Dish

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KUTANI Pottery Piece: "diamond"-shaped decorative dish Size: 7" x 6 1/4" x 7/8" tall Circa: probably late 19th Century Shape: roughly in a diamond shape, but also has 'scallops' and four 'bites', one from each side Mark: has a mark on the fron-maybe it's a dscription of the scene. Mark on the back is certainly that of the maker or factory Photos: the first is with flash, the second is without but letting the software correct. The third shows the back, and the fourth is an attempt to show the artists mark. Design: the 'picture' is of a sea scene. T is a figure in the foreground involved in some arcane action, T is a cliffside with overhanging branches and two large vulture-looking birds (I do not believe they are cranes!). A sun (heavily encursted with gold gilt) completes this scene. The border is comprised of numersous decative motifs in dark colors. Many elements are pointed in gold. The underside has two areas of floral decoration. Predominant colors: gold and black on a white ground Condition: Fine. I see nothing to report as wear or flaws. Note: This is one a few pieces remaining from a lot I bought from the Estate of a world traveler and collector many years ago. I do not claim expertise in antique Japanese ceramics. So rather than toss out phraseology that I really have no thorough understanding of, I am letting read more

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