Hello Gene, I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal, Considering the photographs, overall pattern, mark and the colours, I concluded that this is an Antique Blue and White Japanese Plate Depicting the Mount Fuji on the background. This piece dates back to 1905-1910 period to be specific. Previous valuation can be considered almost accurate by dating the piece back to late 19th century. This Chinese mark under your piece reads as "Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi". Means “Great Ming Chenghua Period Make”, Chenghua mark is one of the most popular Chinese marks which Japanese liked to reproduce in the late 19th and early 20th century. Jiajing mark along this mark were most common Chinese reign marks used in Japanese reproductions. Staple repairs of your piece seems like the restorator spent a careful time on this piece of art. Usually staples are left in metal colour without any additional painting work. But in your piece’s case the restorer actually worked to blend the repairs into the composition by painting them white. In the background we do see a traditional Japanese depiction of Mount Fuji. This is very characteristic to Japanese Porcelain Art. Entirely hand painted. Dimensions: 19 Inches Diameter, 3 Inches Height. Condition: In need of restoration with previous works of restoration, cracks on the rim. Provenance: Inherited. 200-300$. Please don’t hesitate to reach us again for more online appraisals on your precious items, thank you for choosing Mearto.
