Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This exquisite Japanese porcelain plate features a delicate pine tree and misty mountain landscape rendered in underglaze blue (sometsuke) with polychrome enamel accents, enclosed by a spiraling fluted rim. Bearing the signature of celebrated master potter Yamamoto Choza on the base, it embodies the refined elegance of the Miyagino kiln.
Story
Yamamoto Choza's atelier gained national renown for reviving traditional sometsuke blue-and-white porcelain for official Imperial household banquets.
Maker / Origin
Yamamoto Choza (Miyagino Kiln) is one of the foremost contemporary masters of Kutani-style sometsuke (blue-and-white) porcelain in Ishikawa Prefecture. His work is revered for its delicate line work, classical Japanese motifs, and deep historical resonance, often commissioned for high-profile state functions and high-end kaiseki dining.
Condition & Value
The plate appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, crazing, or enamel loss. Near-mint preservation supports the top end of the individual valuation range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.