Exquisite Platinum Phoenix Decorated Plate 46cm Shumei Fujii With original box, explanatory note Standing tag, autograph on colored paper Authenticity guaranteed This is a magnificent decorative plate featuring two phoenixes dancing on a very glamorous platinum foil. The back is painted to the same extent as the front, making it stunning from any angle. There are no scratches, cracks, or chips. It is in very beautiful condition. However, there is a slight stain on the foot of the back (please check the photos). It has a double foot, and "Shumei" is written inside the foot. Height: 11.5cm Width: 46cm Foot diameter: 24.7cm This item has been stored for a long time. The paulownia box has some slight discoloration, but it is in beautiful condition. The cloth and colored paper are autographed by Mr. Shumei. It is said that it was purchased for about 1.5 million yen. ※ The plate stand is not included. For those who understand the above and are willing to display it, your room will become more glamorous, so please consider it. [Brief History] 1962: First selection for the Nitten Exhibition, 15 times thereafter, 6 times purchased by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1963: After working for various ceramic companies, became independent in the Nishiki-e processing industry 1971: Newcomer's Award at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Art Exhibition, selected 12 times thereafter 1974: Opened the Shumei Kiln 1977: Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, 3 times thereafter 1978: Awarded at the Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, Minister of Education Award at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Art Exhibition 1979: Minister of Education Award at the Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, selected 7 times thereafter, selected for the 1st Japan New Crafts Exhibition, 10 consecutive times 1981: Japan New Crafts Award at the Japan New Crafts Exhibition 1982: Member's Special Prize at the Kyushu New Crafts Exhibition, Judge of the Saga Art Association 1983: Member of the Japan New Crafts Federation, Member's Special Selection at the Kyushu New Crafts Exhibition, 2 consecutive times 1985: Associate Member of the Nitten Exhibition 1987: Judge of the Japan New Crafts Exhibition 1988: Chairman of the West Kyushu New Crafts Department 1994: Saga Prefecture Arts and Culture Merit Award Type...Pottery Type...Plate Type...Bowl Type...Large Plate Type of ware...Imari ware/Arita ware