Description
A Japanese Imperial Imari porcelain display plate showing two ducks among pink water lilies, one afloat and the other descending with its wings spread.
A repeating wave pattern fills the background, framed by navy floral panels and a gold-tone geometric rim. The reverse is marked JAPAN and retains the gold A BWA PRODUCT and silver IMPERIAL IMARI foil labels. The contrast between the swimming duck and the descending bird gives the centre a sense of movement. Pink blossoms soften the blue pond setting, while the dark border separates the scene from the rim. The retained labels form part of the plate’s presentation and distinguish its collector-series identity from the tentative reading of the pottery mark. Related decorative pieces appear in the East Asian & Inspired Collectibles and Ceramics collections.
- Maker: Specific pottery unconfirmed. The worn square Japanese backstamp may include a Kutani-sei mark (九谷製).
- Dimensions: 2.5 cm high × 26 cm in diameter.
- Condition: Excellent. Light wear to the foil labels.
- Features: Multicoloured duck and pond scene, wave-pattern ground, navy floral panels and two foil labels.
- Period: Estimated late 20th century.
- SKU: SKU-00770
A distinctive piece for collectors of Japanese porcelain and bird motifs.