Vintage Japanese Kutani Equestrian Hand-Painted Decorative Dish

NOT FOR FOOD USE

This vintage Japanese Kutani ceramic dish features a beautifully hand-painted equestrian scene at its center, showcasing a rider on horseback rendered in delicate line work. Surrounding the scene is a striking border of turquoise and white circular “eye” motifs, framed by bold blocks of deep charcoal and rust-orange enamel — a color palette strongly associated with early 20th-century Kutani export ware.

The dish has a unique scalloped, softly squared shape with subtle hand-formed irregularities that add to its charm. Perfect as a decorative accent, catchall, or display piece, this small bowl brings an artistic blend of Japanese craftsmanship and Western-inspired subject matter.


Dimensions: 6” x 2.75”T
Condition: Light expected wear for age; no cracks noted from inspection.
Style: Japanese, Asian Export, Eclectic
Period: Likely 1920–1950
Materials: Hand-painted ceramic/porcelain

A distinctive collectible piece that displays beautifully.