Set of 4 Japanese Kutani Plates

Set of four antique Japanese hand-painted Kutani porcelain plates. Red maker's mark (markings can be in almost any color, with red dominating Kutani).

Kutani means Nine Valleys and is the name of an area and a village in Japan. Beginning with the Meiji period (1868-1912) up until today, almost all Kutani porcelain was made for the export market. Please note: for decorative use only. Age wear.