Description: Mitsukoshi Ltd, Artist Signed, 14" Metal Plate Wall Art, Raised Koi Fish Yin Yang Design, Signed, Japan Object: This auction is for a beautiful traditional Japanese art-craft metal wall-art plate with a raised design of 2 koi fish, gold and green, and pine-green bonsai branches, on a dark reddish-brown speckled background. It has an impressed artist signature in Japanese letters at the bottom right. There is a small foot rim with a hole at the top for easy hanging as wall art. The plate-stand and hanging hardware are not part of this auction. Artist/Studio: Artist is unknown, untranslated. The distributing gallery/vendor is Mitsukoshi Ltd of Japan, a prestigious high-end supplier of interior decor. Source: Online research Origin: Japan Year: Unknown, probably vintage. Can't confirm. Possibly 1970s or 1980s. Signed: Impressed artist's signature in Japanese letters, untranslated. Blue paper "Mitsukoshi Ltd" label; faded white vendor label, unreadable. Pattern: Japanese Koi fish in a yin-yang pattern with bonsai branches on a speckled background Color: Rich reddish-brown background with gold-colored specks; gold and dark green koi fish; pale gray, shadow-like outlines around fish evoke movement; pine-green and brown bonsai branches; black speckled underside. Material: Heavy unspecified material; probably a fused metal, per online research Surface: Smooth background; tactile, raised designs Technique: Probably handmade, hand painted and hand-signed, per online research; can't confirm Features: Slightly concave bowl shape; tactile, raised designs on front; small foot rim on the back; hole in foot rim for wall hanging; underside has indentations that reflect the raised designs on the front; artist signed; original vendor label Condition: Very good pre-owned vintage condition with no dings, dents, paint chips or surface wear to note. Most of our items are estate finds and are in good to excellent used condition. Vintage, pre-owned items will not usually be in mint condition, but may show signs of age, use, or wear from being pre-owned and loved for many years. We try to describe any and all condition issues but may miss some. A defect not noted does not constitute an item "not as described." Measurements: Measures 13 3/4" in diameter, just under 14", and 3/4" high Weight before Packaging: 2 pounds, 2 ounces No Returns: Winner accepts item description/condition as stated, that all sales are final, and that items are sold "as found" and "as is," with no returns. Please note, we do our best to qualify, research, describe, and photograph all aspects of our listings, but we are not experts in this field. Be sure to check photos carefully and ask any questions before bidding to assure your satisfaction with the item/s. Shipping: Buyer pays actual USPS Priority or Ground Advantage shipping costs as per eBay's shipping calculator on the auction page. Method may be chosen upon check out. Both include free tracking. Priority also includes free insurance. No handling fees. Shipping will be higher the further you are from our NV zip 89005. Fragile items are always extra-carefully packaged for shipping. Recycled shipping materials are often used as a way to help protect our environment. Payment: Your registered eBay address must match, or be updated to, your preferred shipping address. Buy-it-Now purchases require immediate payment. eBay may charge sales tax depending on your state's laws. For collectibles, dinnerware, art glass, studio pottery and more, be sure to see our eBay store, Pottery Prints and Porcelain. Thank you for looking!
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Boulder City, Nevada
End Time: 2024-05-13T18:22:21.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Plate
Country/Region of Origin: Japan
Color: Brown
Object Type: Wall Art
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: Japan Traditional
Material: Fusion of Metal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Age: Unknown
Handmade: Yes
Weight: 2 pounds 2 ounces