Kutani Peacock Peony Plate Gold from the Meiji period

Square seal script (Kaku) mark showing Kutani porcelain, symbolizing beauty, royalty, and prosperity. Characters: 九 (Kutani) meaning "nine" and 谷 (Tani) meaning "valley". 光崖: Kōgai (Artist/Studio Name). Left Side (光崖): Read as Mitsumine (or potentially Kōgai). Elegant Kutani ware porcelain plate decorated in the traditional aka-e (iron-red enamel) style with rich gold highlights (kinhara). The design features a graceful peacock perched among blooming peonies, classic motifs in Japanese decorative arts symbolizing beauty, prosperity, and nobility. The finely detailed scene is rendered in layered red enamel with delicate gold accents, set against soft gold shading and framed by a geometric border. The composition reflects the vibrant decorative style associated with Kutani porcelain during the Meiji period and later revivals. Kutani Ware Plate Kutani Akae Porcelain Kutani Peacock Plate Other items in this pattern available - see store Aka-e (Red Painting) Style, Gold Highlights (Kinhara) Red Peacock and Peonies Made in Japan 1868–1912 Condition: Pre-Owned Good Note: Lifestyle photo AI-generated for display inspiration only. See other images showing actual item Size: 10 1/4" --Color may vary based on monitor resolutions --All dimensions/measurements approximate --Photo props not included unless stated