Plate - Porcelain - Japanese - Dutch three-master and traders - Lucky Dutchies - ‘Shipping plate’ - Jiajing mark - Mint! - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

A lovely antique Japanese porcelain plate with a central decoration of Lucky Dutchies, sometimes referred to as ‘Shipping plate’: a Dutch three-master ship, besides a group of five Dutch traders with red curly hair (on the deck stands another Dutch merchant. In the middle a character for good luck/fortune, with golden lining. Executed in a nice underglaze blue and white with overglaze red, green, gold and black. Handcrafted in ancient Japan during the later Edo period (1603-1868, ca. 1840) . On the backside a typical foot rim, marked with 6 (Chinese) character Jiajing mark (Chinese emperor during the Ming dynasty) . Guaranteed original and of the stated period. See also: a set of five bowls and covers of this type was sold at Christie’s on 21 may 2003 (auction 2584) for EUR 13. 145,00 (lot 491) Diameter: 18,9 centimeter Condition: The object is in very good condition (mint) , without any damages or restorations. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light. Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without stand. Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once.