Blue Geisha

Name: Blue Geisha
 
Type: Blue and White Porcelain Plate with Geisha and Floral Panels
 
Year: 1950s–1970s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Likely Japanese; base mark resembles the character 王 ("Wang" or "Ō")
 
History: This decorative porcelain dish features a segmented design with alternating panels of geishas, flowers, and fruit sprays, all rendered in cobalt blue underglaze on a white ground. The pattern and execution are in the style of Arita or Imari ware, specifically geared toward the Western market during the post-war export boom.
 
 
The back bears a single underglaze blue character—likely "王" (which can be interpreted as “king” or as a stylized studio mark). This minimal marking is common among mid-century Japanese export wares. The base also shows delicate hand-painted floral sprigs, which reinforces its decorative nature.
 
 
The plate is well-proportioned and finely detailed, but its relatively modern age and export origin place it within the collectible, rather than museum-quality, category. It remains highly appealing to lovers of blue-and-white Asian ceramics.
 
Flaws: None