{"product_id":"curio_pottery_japanese_fynd-0001814","title":"Large plate (decorative plate) \/ Dyed \/ Meiji period \/ Landscape figures, geometric obi pattern, Dyed, Gosu, traditional crafts \/ [Antiques]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis dyed platter was produced during the Meiji period, and is a masterpiece from an era when Japanese ceramics technology was at its peak. Approximately 30 centimeters in diameter, it has an impressive depiction of Japan's ideal landscape in beautiful indigo blue. In the center is a valley surrounded by majestic mountains, with meandering rivers, scattered old trees, wooden bridges, and watermills, all of which are meticulously rendered to create a beautiful landscape reminiscent of a peach-filled village.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is most impressive is Gosu's three-dimensional expression technique, which skillfully uses shades of light and shade.The mountains in the distance are blurred with pale indigo, and the trees and buildings in the foreground are strongly depicted with dark indigo, creating a wonderful sense of perspective. The edges are decorated with a traditional cloisonné pattern, which beautifully tightens the overall composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometsuke from the Meiji period is extremely valuable as it was a transitional period work that incorporated Western painting techniques in addition to traditional techniques handed down from the Edo period, and the natural intrusions that occur over time also serve as proof of the times, increasing its antique value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended usage\/applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can create an elegant Japanese space by displaying it in an alcove or on a different shelf in a Japanese-style room, and combining it with seasonal flower arrangements and tea utensils. If you use it as the main confectionery plate at a tea party, it will enhance the beauty of the Japanese sweets and express your hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor kaiseki and multi-course meals on special occasions, it can be used as a serving plate for appetizers and mukozuke, bringing formality and a sense of seasonality to the dishes. Also, if you serve traditional Japanese sweets and dried sweets during events such as New Year's and festivals, it will become a wonderful vessel to express Japanese culture and aesthetic sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has high value as a collector's item, and can be viewed on a daily basis as a work of art by displaying it in a special plate holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInterior coordination proposal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn traditional Japanese-style interiors, combining paulownia chests of drawers, lacquerware, and bamboo products, along with hanging scrolls and calligraphy paintings, can truly express the aesthetic sense of a tea room or sukiya-zukuri style. If you place it on a low table or writing desk on a tatami mat and combine it with a vase of seasonal flowers, you will create a space where you can feel the changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the Japanese modern style, you can place it as an accent in a modern monochrome space with simple wooden furniture, and integrate traditional Japanese beauty into modern life. By highlighting the beautiful indigo color with lighting, you can create the presence of a piece of contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapan Day style creates a beautiful contrast between the simple and functional design of Scandinavian furniture and the delicate and emotional painting of this dyed platter, creating a sophisticated space that harmonizes Eastern and Western aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dyed platter from the Meiji period is a valuable antique that brings together the essence of Japanese ceramic culture, and will bring historical weight and artistic value to your living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout quality and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this is a reused product, there is some signs of use compared to a new product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be some color unevenness due to repair marks or aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this does not affect use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e[About confirmation at physical store]\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can actually view this product at our physical store in Meito Ward, Nagoya City. Please be sure to check out the textures and colors in-store, which are difficult to convey through online images and descriptions. *Depending on the situation of business negotiations at the store, there may be cases where the display is temporarily unavailable. We recommend that you contact us in advance of your visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%E6%9F%93%E4%BB%98\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eClick here for other “Sometsuke” products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"アンティーク・リユースセレクトショップ Fynd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51225633751321,"sku":"FYND-0001814","price":14800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/7106\/8953\/files\/20250828162932_p170_result_ff6d4f2b-01c4-4e27-8cc9-4413172f09c5.webp?v=1756438850","url":"https:\/\/fynd-jp.com\/en\/products\/large-plate-decorative-plate-dyed-meiji-period-landscape-figures-geometric-obi-pattern-dyed-gosu-traditional-crafts-antiques","provider":"アンティーク・リユースセレクトショップ Fynd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}