Fukagawa Arita Hand-Painted Porcelain (Pattern No. 905)
Decorative art; porcelain bowl or plate base • Fukagawa Seiji Company, Arita, Japan
Style & Movement
Showa-era Japanese Export Porcelain / Modern Traditionalism
Medium & Technique
Hard-paste porcelain with hand-painted overglaze enamel and gilded accents
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s-1970s)
Dimensions & Format
Circular format; estimated diameter 5-10 inches based on typical bowl/plate ratios
Subject Description
A porcelain vessel featuring a clean white ground with a stamped backmark. The backmark includes the iconic Mount Fuji and stream logo. Patterns from this series typically feature floral or geometric motifs in the traditional Arita style adapted for international markets.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the glaze appears clear with minimal visible scratching and the foot rim shows only light shelf wear
Estimated Market Value
$25 - $75 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Post-war Japanese export for the global market; likely originally retailed in the United States or Europe through high-end department stores
Art Historical Significance
Fukagawa was an offshoot of the Koransha company and served as purveyors to the Japanese Imperial Household. This piece represents the high-quality industrial Japanese porcelain that defined 20th-century export excellence.
Notable Features
Includes the mark 'Fukagawa Arita' under the Mt. Fuji logo with specific 'Pattern No. 905' and 'Hand Painted' designations in gold/brown pigment.
Condition Issues
None visible in photograph beyond standard light staining on the unglazed foot rim
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only to preserve any hand-painted details on the obverse; avoid abrasive cleaners and microwave use