Vintage Plate Pair with Dragon. Measures 7". Raised design. Good condition. Some wear around edge and on the backs.
Elevate your collection with this pair of antique Japanese Dragonware plates, featuring an elusive gold-gilt backstamp indicative of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Dating to the 1920s or 1930s, these plates are decorated in the traditional Satsuma-style moriage technique, where liquid clay is applied by hand to create the magnificent, high-relief dragon that "wraps" around the plate's edge. The dragons feature hand-painted gold scales and intense detailing, set against a dramatic, hand-shaded "smoke" background.
The centers are finished with a vibrant iridescent lusterware glaze that provides a pearlescent glow, a hallmark of high-quality Japanese export porcelain from the inter-war era. While the gold backstamp has flaked over time—a common occurrence with authentic overglaze gilding from this period—it remains a testament to the age and historical provenance of these pieces. These plates are perfect for a sophisticated Chinoiserie display or as a meaningful gift for a lover of antique Asian art.
These items are vintage, over 85 years old. While they appear to be in the good condition stated, please note the mentioned wear around the edges and on the backs. There is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw, I would reach out prior to sending it.
