{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-japanese-kutani-moriage-dragonware-porcelain-display-plate-21-2cm-excellent-condition","title":"Vintage 1940s Japanese Kutani Moriage Dragonware Porcelain Display Plate (21.2cm) - Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a striking piece of traditional mid-century Japanese craftsmanship to your collection with this stunning, hand-painted Moriage Dragonware display plate.Dating from the 1940s to 1960s export era, this 21.2cm (approx. 8.3 inches) salad or dessert-sized plate features a magnificent, three-dimensional coiled dragon soaring through stylized smoke clouds. The ethereal, gradient-painted blue backdrop perfectly contrasts the intricate, tactile stoneware details.The dragon motif is rendered using traditional Moriage, a highly skilled technique where layers of liquid clay slip are meticulously piped onto the porcelain body before firing to create a raised, highly textured finish.The reverse side bears a crisp, authentic overglaze iron-red square Kutani (九谷) seal mark, translating to \"Nine Valleys\"—the renowned historic ceramic production region in Ishikawa, Japan.Condition Report:Excellent Vintage Condition: This piece has been remarkably well-preserved.Unlike many surviving examples of this era, there is zero notable loss, chipping, or flattening to the delicate, unglazed raised moriage slipwork.The painted details and base glaze remain bright and free of major wear or structural damage.Specifications:Origin: Japan (Kutani Kiln Network)Era: Mid-20th Century (c. 1940s–1960s)Technique: Hand-painted porcelain with raised Moriage slipworkDiameter: 21.2 cm (8.3 inches)Markings: Red square Kutani maker's stamp on the basePerfect as a vibrant standalone cabinet display piece or as a pristine replacement to complete a cherished family dinner service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One-Offs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014313091225,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/one-offs.net\/products\/vintage-1940s-japanese-kutani-moriage-dragonware-porcelain-display-plate-21-2cm-excellent-condition","provider":"One-Offs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}