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Lot 40:
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This lot comprises a pair of Japanese porcelain decorative plates, consisting of one circular and one octagonal dish, both featuring a matching Imari-style pattern. The central design displays a polychrome overglaze enamel floral bouquet arranged in a small blue pedestal vase, surrounded by various butterflies. The border is decorated with alternating panels of cobalt blue with gilded scrollwork and orange-red sections featuring a gold fish-scale or diaper pattern. The rims are finished with a broad gilded band. The reverse of each plate bears a square mark with a cobalt blue ground and gold border containing the characters 栄和謹製 (Eiwa Kinsei), which translates as ‘Respectfully made by Eiwa’, with the word JAPAN printed below in gold. Both plates retain a original paper label reading ‘This plate is for decoration purpose not functional use’, indicating the items are intended for display only and are not food-safe. Round plate 16cm dia, Octagon 18.5 dia
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