Preliminary identification
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Overview
A refined set of Japanese porcelain dish saucers painted in overglaze enamels featuring figures from the Seven Lucky Gods. The pristine milky-white porcelain body (nigoshide style) allows the vibrant persimmon-red, turquoise, and gold enamels to pop brilliantly. Each dish bears painted inscriptions, artist seals, and the traditional blue square 'Fuku' (good fortune) mark on the underside base.
Story
Rooted in 17th-century Arita traditions, Kakiemon porcelain transformed global ceramics with its luminous milky-white glaze and asymmetric enamel compositions. This set honors the Seven Lucky Gods, long celebrated in Japan as bringers of health and prosperity.
Maker / Origin
Sakaida Kakiemon XII (1878–1963) was pivotal in reviving the lost 'Nigoshide' milky-white glaze technique in the mid-20th century alongside his son (who became Kakiemon XIII). Recognized for revitalizing the family's centuries-old legacy, his work restored the Kakiemon kiln to top international prestige.
Condition & Value
The dishes appear in excellent vintage condition with vibrant enamels and crisp blue underglaze marks on the base. No visible chips, cracks, or heavy rubbing to the overglaze enamels. Fine condition retains maximum collector interest.
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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.