Japanese Vintage Copper Plate Saucer Set 5 Maple Leaf Momiji Signed Takaoka Ko-Imari relief-style carving depicts swirling "Un"

relief-style carving depicts swirling "Un" (Clouds) or stylized waves

Technique: Hand-dyed (tsutsugaki / resist dyeing)

graduated from department of painting at Tama Art University

likely dating from the Meiji to early Showa period

they make a perfect display for a shelf

Japanese Vintage Copper Plate Saucer Set 5 Maple Leaf Momiji Signed Takaoka Ko-Imari relief-style carving depicts swirling "Un"Description Item Details This is a set of 5 Japanese vintage copper plates (or coasters), shaped like Maple Leaves (Momiji). Design: The leaves feature a beautiful contrast between a reddish orange patina and exposed metallic (silver gold tone) areas, expressing the changing colors of autumn. Artist Maker: Nishimura Yoshimitsu (2nd Generation). Background: A craftsman from Takaoka City (famous for Takaoka Copperware). The included pamphlet states