Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Plates Set of 3 Signed Watano Sei Birds Gold For Sale

Up for sale is a stunning, highly collectible set of three (3) authentic antique Japanese Kutani porcelain export plates dating to the late Meiji Period (circa 1880–1910).Each plate is a masterpiece of fine art, featuring exquisitely detailed, hand-painted seasonal nature scenes. Two plates display elegant birds in flight amidst vibrant autumn flowers, while the third plate captures a beautifully quiet landscape of nesting quails by a lakeside with thatched-roof houses in the background. The artwork is expertly executed in the classic Akae iron-red and sepia palette, accented with lavish, intricate hand-painted gold gilt detailing.The backs of the plates feature prestigious iron-red hand-written marks identifying them as coming from the famous Watano Trading Company, a highly revered merchant-decorator renowned for exporting premier Japanese porcelain to the West.Markings Decoded:
• Main Base Marks: Signed \"綿埜製\" (Watano Sei) and \"綿埜製造\" (Watano Seizo), translating to \"Made by Watano\".
• Regional Mark: Marked \"加賀九谷\" (Kaga Kutani).
• Artist Signature: Signed \"宇山\" (Uyama / Uzan), designating the individual studio master artist.
Product Details:
• Quantity: 3 distinct plates.
• Material: Fine antique porcelain.
• Era: Meiji Period (1868–1912).
• Origin: Japan (Kaga Province / Kutani Ware).
• Style: Akae (Iron-red) & Gilt.
Condition:
• Exceptional antique condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs observed.
• The porcelain bodies are structurally sound with smooth edges.
• There may be very minor, normal age-related surface wear to the delicate gold gilt trim or faint kiln glaze imperfections typical of late 19th-century handcrafted ceramics. Please examine all high-resolution photos closely, as they constitute part of the condition report.