Antique Japanese Meiji Era c.1930 Small Signed Ceramic Plate Dish Geisha Scenic 7" Sake Along with a century old

Along with a century old warm patina this chest remains in  fine original antique condition

There are signs of wear and some oxidation over all produced by moisture from the hands due to regular use and practice

Her peaceful smiling face beneath her black head of hair will add a little calming feeling to any space

It is produced by a special method from raw natural lacquer and used to coat the wood

Overall it measures 7 1/4" long (18

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c.1930 Small Signed Ceramic Plate Dish Geisha Scenic 7" Sake Along with a century oldThis is an antique Japanese mid Meiji Era (c. 1930) small ceramic dish. It is all hand thrown and hand painted with a scenic design featuring three geisha sitting along a river bank with a house and blossoming plum trees in the background. There is also a gold painted rim and a geometric patterns reminiscent of a parasol and kimono fabric at the top of the plate. The back of the plate has the artist's signature, Kutani written in gold paint. It was