Chinese Ceramics & Antiques Discussion

Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: kardinalisimo on Aug 15, 2014, 10:33:48

Title: Cat Plate
Post by: kardinalisimo on Aug 15, 2014, 10:33:48
I guess an export piece.
Any help with the period and the signature?
Thanks
Title: Re: Cat Plate
Post by: peterp on Aug 15, 2014, 10:51:51
I'm afraid this could be Japanese too. Although the decoration has a resemblance to Chinese decorations, the foot rim, top rim and mark are typical for Japanese porcelain.  I am still to see a Chinese plate with such a rim.
But, this seems to be old.
Title: Re: Cat Plate
Post by: kardinalisimo on Aug 15, 2014, 11:52:47
The rim is not traditional but I thought the export pieces may have exceptions. I would never guess the painting style and the enamels were done by the Japanese. Maybe Stan knows more.
There is another plate with similar shape that is probably Japanese too.
Title: Re: Cat Plate
Post by: shelley Kong on Aug 15, 2014, 17:37:23
Peter,
Referring to reply #2, I notice that there is a ridge running round the foot rim. What does that tell us? Thank you! Shelley