Late 19th Century Set of Three Late Meiji Period Cut Cornered Blue and White Serving PlattersLate Meiji Period Blue & White Cut Cornered Serving Platters Set of Three A beautiful trio of late Meiji Period blue and white octagonal serving platters, each featuring a distinct hand painted landscape in rich cobalt tones. The cut cornered silhouettes, textured borders, and serene pastoral scenes highlight the refined artistry of late 19th century Japanese porcelain. Perfect for display in a blue and white collection, for serving, or as statement

Line’s play with light is special in this piece

Crackle glaze and intentional distressing add to rustic charm

while decorative accents such as the brass knobs and sturdy construction speak to its historical influence

Lined in velvet and fitted with an inlaid escutcheon

Good vintage condition with minor wear and patina consistent with age

a time when extravagant upholstery and grandiose design were all the rage

This piece could serve as a trinket dish

this chair would be the perfect addition to traditional

(Germany) Nautilus Shell Porcelain Inkwell

while the continuous brass frame sweeps forward and down in a single fluid arc that gives the chair its signature gravity-defying quality These chairs work equally well at a dining table

A striking Reed & Barton silverplate epergne featuring an elegant cut-glass center bowl framed by four scrolling candle holders

the chair showcases a refined color palette of deep red