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An incredible opportunity for serious fine china and Japanese art collectors! A rare, matching two-piece set of vintage 1979 fine porcelain collector plates by Noritake. This listing features both the "Autumn" and "Winter" editions from the highly coveted "Four Seasons" series designed by the celebrated artist Tadao Miyabe.
Most remarkably, both plates feature the exact same low production serial number: 0537 out of a strict global run of only 5,000. Finding matching numbers in the secondary market is exceptionally difficult.
The Artwork:
Autumn: Depicts a majestic Japanese pagoda and castle gateway nestled in a vibrant forest of golden-yellow and orange fall foliage, framed by a heavy geometric gold border.
Winter: Captures a serene, snow-covered castle landscape highlighted by a striking orange bridge in the foreground and matching gold border work.
Brand: Noritake (Japan)
Artist: Tadao MiyabeYear: 1979
Series: Four Seasons (Autumn & Winter)
Matching Edition Numbers: 0537 / 5000
Material: Fine Porcelain with Rich Gold Trim
Diameter: Approx. 8.25 inches
Both plates are in excellent vintage condition and have been beautifully preserved. NO chips, cracks, hairline fractures on either piece.The central glaze and vibrant colors are crisp, bright, and free of surface scratches. Authentic age-related shelf wear on the back rims and minimal, expected vintage wear to the gold gilder lines, which does not distract from their display beauty.
Both back stamps are fully intact with the artist's signature facsimile, the gold Noritake crest, and matching hand-numbered limited edition verifications. These make a spectacular, cohesive seasonal wall or cabinet display.
Vintage Kalamazoo is located in southwest Michigan and all of our items have been located in this area. All descriptions, attributions, and dating are provided to the best of our knowledge based on visual inspection and research using reference materials, professional collector and group inquiries, and publicly available online sources. If you have corrections, or historical insight regarding our items we welcome and appreciate messages! Happy shopping and hope to see you often!
