Blue Willow Pattern Tableware
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These are vintage Japanese Blue Willow Pattern Dishes. The simple "Japan" backstamp format means they are authentic mid-century transferware pieces, likely produced between the 1920s and 1950s.
Key Characteristic
Pattern: The classic Blue Willow design is a chinoiserie pattern that originated in England in the late 18th century but was inspired by hand-painted Chinese porcelain. It is characterized by a romantic legend of two star-crossed lovers, which is depicted through various elements in the design.
Design Elements: The plate features the traditional Blue Willow motifs: a large willow tree, a bridge with three figures, a teahouse (pagoda), a zigzag fence, a boat, and two birds in flight at the top.Structure: This is a small round plate. These plates are made of heavy-duty porcelain or ironstone.
The Legend of the Blue Willow
The picturesque scene tells a story of forbidden love:
The Pagoda: The home of a wealthy merchant whose daughter, Kwang-se, fell in love with his clerk, Chang.
The Fence: Built by the angry father to keep his daughter locked away after discovering the affair.
The Bridge & Boat: The path the lovers took to escape across the water.
The Two Doves: The lovers were tragically caught and killed, but the gods transformed them into two turtle doves, forever united and soaring above the willow tree.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
Height
1 in
Width
8 in
Length
8 in
Weight
Product Weight
3 lb
Shipping Weight
1 lb
