Preliminary identification
Photo reference
5 uploaded photos
Overview
An exquisite Japanese porcelain square dish with notched corners (Sumikiri) featuring rich green enamel overglaze ('Aote') and vivid bird-and-flower motifs. The underside bears the classic green square 'Fuku' mark (角福印) inside a double ring, accompanied by its traditional wooden storage box (Jidai-bako).
Story
In the mid-17th century, the Daidōji clan established the Kutani kilns, producing dramatic, deeply saturated enamels before mysteriously shutting down just decades later. 19th-century masters revived this lost 'Ko-Kutani' style, recreating its iconic jewel-toned green and yellow glazes.
Maker / Origin
The legendary Ko-Kutani kilns operated in the mountains of Kaga Province for less than fifty years before vanishing around 1700, leaving behind an irresistible mystery. During the late Edo and Meiji eras, passionate revivalists reopened kilns across Ishikawa to resurrect these bold glaze formulas, often marking their finest pieces with the revered square 'Fuku' (Good Fortune) seal.
Condition & Value
Appears in well-preserved vintage condition with minor glaze wear along the iron rim consistent with age. The underglaze cobalt and overglaze enamel colors remain vibrant with no visible cracks or heavy chips in the photos. The accompanying wooden box adds significant protection and collector value.
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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.