A Set of Three Japanese Kutani Plates with Scholars

19th century, hand painted with Chinese monk scholar figures standing in groups dressed in iron red and black patterned robes, encircling a medallion with birds and flowers, all against a gilt gold ground, unmarked.

9 1/2 in. diameter

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

One with professional restoration; some slight flea bites to rims.