Ko-Kutani Style Enameled Porcelain Dish, Early Edo Period Style

Story

In 1650s Japan, potters in the Daishōji domain began producing bold, painterly porcelain that revolutionized Japanese dining aesthetics. Rather than covering the surface with dense pattern, masters of this style used expansive negative space to make vivid enamel flowers leap off the porcelain surface.

Maker / Origin

The legendary Kutani kilns operated for only a few decades in the 17th century before mysterious closure, creating an enduring mystique. Later Edo and Meiji artisans frequently revived these iconic 17th-century Kanbun-period designs to honor the original masters' painterly genius.

Condition & Value

Small rim chip visible at the edge (around 6 o'clock in close-up), along with light surface wear and minor firing specks consistent with age. The small rim damage reduces optimal value by approximately 20-30%, though early Ko-Kutani pieces are widely accepted by collectors with honest wear.