Category
China
Medium
Both made out of Porcelain.
Distinguishing marks
The Japanese maple leaf has a Made In Japan stamped on it inside a symbol. This is all in a shiny gold. The Chinese pot has 4 chinese signs in blue ink stamped on the bottom, I believe that it is the Jingdezhen Zhi mark.
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
Both items I think might be around the 1950's or later.
Size and dimensions of this item
The Japanese maple leaf is just over 5 inches in height and exactly 5 inches in width. The Chinese pot is 4.5 inches in height and about 3 inches in width. They are both small items.
Weight
The Japanese maple leaf weighs 80g and the Chinese pot weighs 133g
Long Description
The Japanese Maple Leaf has a gold tint around the edges and on the leaf itself. There is a hole on the side of it which has a gold tint on this as well. On the back there is a Made in Japan inside a symbol which looks like a rosette or emblem, not sure. This is also in a gold tint.
The Chinese pot includes the base and a lid. It looks hand painted in blue ink and has a floral look about it, I believe that the Chinese mark on the bottom to be Jingdezhen Zhi. It is also stamped in blue.
History
I found the item when I was clearing out my late parent's cupboard, I had never seen these before and I never saw them buy them. So I assume that they may have been passed down.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
No
Re: Japanese Maple leaf and Chinese pot
Both pieces are fairly modern 20th century items, the pair would sell for under $30.00 at auction.
Lovejoy