Vintage Japanese Porcelain Serving Set, 7 Pieces, Transferware Landscape Design

A vintage Japanese porcelain serving set comprising one large octagonal platter and six matching side plates, likely dating from the mid-20th century. Each piece is decorated with a detailed transfer-printed landscape featuring a traditional riverboat, pine trees, flowering peonies and a large moon above the water.

The muted cobalt blue, iron red, soft green and pink palette is framed by an ornate patterned border, giving the set a decorative appearance while retaining the balanced style associated with Japanese export porcelain. The platter carries an impressed Japanese seal-style mark with “JAPAN” beneath it. The smaller plates appear to be unmarked.

This seven-piece Japanese porcelain set is suitable for serving, display or inclusion in a collection of vintage Japanese ceramics.

Details

Item: Vintage Japanese porcelain serving set
Origin: Japan
Date / Period: Mid-20th century
Material: Porcelain
Technique: Transfer-printed decoration
Design: Traditional riverboat, pine trees, flowering peonies and moonlit landscape
Shape: Octagonal
Marks: Impressed seal-style mark with “JAPAN” beneath it on the serving platter
Set Includes: One serving platter and six matching side plates
Platter Measurements: Approximately 32 x 28 cm
Side Plate Measurements: Approximately 16 x 12 cm each

Condition

Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear and minor crazing consistent with age. No chips or cracks are present.

Collector Context

Japanese export porcelain from the mid-20th century was produced in a wide range of decorative styles for international markets. This matching serving set has an attractive traditional landscape composition and a practical format that has remained intact as a complete seven-piece group.

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