Antique Japanese Late Meiji c1910's Blue & White Scenic Porcelain Plate 8.5"W Katanadansu Japanese abumi were designed as

Japanese abumi were designed as full-foot platforms

confectionery mold

Used to hold usucha

The warm amber-brown surface tone is the result of natural aging combined with traditional finishes

Original trimmed print 1930

Antique Japanese Late Meiji c1910's Blue & White Scenic Porcelain Plate 8.5"W Katanadansu Japanese abumi were designed asAntique Japanese Blue and White Scenic Porcelain Plate 8. 5"W Late Meiji to Taisho Period, early 1900s. Dimensions: 8. 5"W. Octagonal form porcelain plate decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a continuous river landscape scene featuring mountains, bridges, pavilions, and figures in a classical Chinese inspired setting. The cavetto is framed by a repeating geometric key fret border with stylized floral medallions at the lobed rim. The composition