1950s-1960s SAJI Fine China Plate: Made in Japan

1950s-1960s SAJI Fine China Plate: Made in JapanThis is a vintage 10" octagonal Japanese Imari style octagonal plate, made of fine china in the 1950s 1960s for export markets. It features a traditional kinrande design characterized by hand painted motifs of chrysanthemums and other flora in a vibrant palette of deep blue, iron red, orange, and gold accents on a white base. Made in Japan by Saji, the style is inspired by the much older, imari pieces from the Meji or Edo periods. The plate is in

they are listed in “Collectors Encyclopedia of Bookends” by Kuritzky as being Bradley & Hubbard

A stylized lotus flower or palm tree branch balances the composition to the left

The larger ram loops down to frame a slightly smaller ram underneath it

Bes was the protector of children

and the piece is ready to be displayed

such as the Bulgarian Tsar Kaloyan or possibly the pagan gladiator Lyaeus

and includes Funasaka's signature "lemon" to brighten the piece further

A panoramic mountain range with multiple peaks

encased in an ornate gold-gilt metal band

DIMENSIONS: 17

The green soapstone base is inlaid with jade and other colorful stone materials

The lock dates to between the 1920s - 1940s and is in fair condition as shown