Japanese Heian Court Lady Decorative Plate

JAPANESE HEIAN COURT LADY DECORATIVE PLATE
Era: 1920-1960 (Reproduction of Kangxi Period Style)
Origin: Japan
Style: Heian Court/Kangxi Revival

OVERVIEW:
A decorative porcelain plate featuring a stylized Heian period court lady, combining Japanese artistic traditions with Chinese Kangxi period influences, demonstrating the cultural interchange in Asian decorative arts.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Material: Porcelain
• Period: Mid-20th Century reproduction
• Style: Japanese Court Scene
• Marking: Artemisia leaf (Kangxi-style)
• Form: Free-form decorative plate
• 11.5" long 6" tall at it's most
DESIGN ELEMENTS:
• Central Figure:
- Heian court lady
- Flowing traditional robes
- Dynamic pose
- Elaborate hairstyle
- Classical proportions

• Color Palette:
- Cobalt blue details
- Rust-orange accents
- White ground
- Black line work
- Sage green foliage

• Decorative Motifs:
- Hexagonal patterns
- Wave designs
- Floral elements
- Linear borders
- Geometric details

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
This piece represents the continued influence of both Heian period Japanese court culture (794-1185) and Chinese Kangxi period (1662-1722) aesthetics on 20th-century Japanese ceramics. The Artemisia leaf mark, while imitating Kangxi period markings, indicates this as a quality mid-century reproduction piece.

CONDITION:
Excellent Vintage Condition
• Clear glaze
• Bright colors
• No chips or cracks
• Well-preserved design
• Original finish intact

DECORATIVE SUGGESTIONS:
• Asian art collection display
• Wall decoration
• Cabinet showcase
• Japanese themed interior
• Collector's piece