Vintage Japanese Tokoname ware Ceramic Decorative Plate

This is a vintage Japanese decorative ceramic plate Gakuzara. This Tokoname ware large plate is reddish brown with a detailed image of chickens and chicks. Japanese lucky charms are depicted together, such as Mt.Fuji and Shochikubai; bamboo, pine tree, and plum blossom. This plate comes with the original paper box. 
Gakuzara are mainly used for general display, hanging on the wall or placing on a chest like a frame, Gaku.

• Brown
• Ceramic, pottery, yakimono
• C1980
• Characters on the box: 特選 tokusen selected specially, 額皿 gakuzara decorative plate, 陶昇窯造 Toshogama tukuri made by Tosho kiln　
• Item weight: 1568 grams
• Packed weight: 1968 grams
• Approx. 30.5 cm wide x 2.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Slight scratches. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.

• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan.

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