{"product_id":"antique-japanese-kutani-saucer-meiji-era-shoza-style-hand-painted-porcelain","title":"Antique Japanese Kutani Saucer Meiji Era Shoza Style Hand Painted Porcelain","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eauthentic Meiji-era Japanese Kutani ware saucer plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"406\"\u003elate 1800s to early 1900s\u003c\/strong\u003e, beautifully hand-painted in the celebrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eShoza style\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eThe piece features a refined composition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"546\"\u003efigures in traditional kimono\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside a \u003cstrong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eserene landscape scene\u003c\/strong\u003e, both rendered in vibrant overglaze enamels and accented with fine gold detailing. These elements are characteristic of Kutani’s renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e“Gosai” (Five Colors)\u003c\/strong\u003e palette—red, green, yellow, purple, and deep blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"829\"\u003escalloped-edge form\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"890\"\u003ecentral cup ring and side finger handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflects a classic Meiji-era design often created for both domestic use and export markets. The balance of form and decoration gives this piece strong visual presence while preserving elegance and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eSourced directly from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eJapan government auction\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a genuine antique—ideal for collectors of Japanese ceramics, Meiji-period art, or refined interior décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dghcdk\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e✅ Product Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fe5zsn\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eAuthentic Meiji-period Kutani ware (late 19th–early 20th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lyx8pa\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eHand-painted Shoza style with figures and landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zrmjv6\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eKutani “Gosai” five-color overglaze enamel palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qwpk7c\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eFine gold detailing throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cwd9i4\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eRare scalloped saucer with cup ring and side handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2vptia\" data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eElegant and highly collectible form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ooamul\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eSourced from Japan government auction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hrnsnc\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind antique piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wuup40\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e📏 Details \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8741e\" data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o9q83\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eEra: Meiji period (circa 1880–1910)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gbhu1m\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eMaterial: Porcelain with overglaze enamels and gold accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dshaan\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eCondition: Antique – light wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11te8pj\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eNotes: Minor surface wear to enamel\/gilding may be present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wgce4s\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e🎎 Cultural Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eKutani ware gained international recognition during the Meiji period for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003ebold colors, intricate designs, and export appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Shoza style, in particular, blends multiple decorative techniques, resulting in richly layered and highly detailed compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2d3yek\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e📦 Shipping Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eTo ensure safe delivery, we currently ship one item per order only.\u003cbr data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eOrders with multiple items may be canceled and refunded. 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