Ketsuzan-Kiln Orphan Sparrow Poetic Visions and similar items

This is a lovely collector's plate from the Poetic Visions of Japan collection, a series of porcelain collector's plates by Master Artist Yoshiharu Katoh. This one is the FOURTH in the series and is entitled: Orphan Sparrow. Inspired by an ancient Japanese haiku entitled by the Poet Issa: With one another Let's play; so come, O Sparrow Who has no mother. Released under the design and quality control of the Japan Pottery Design Centre, 'Orphan Sparrow' is crafted at Ketsuzan-Kiln in a limited firing. This one dates to 1989. 8.5" in dia. Comes with original box, plus all the original inserts, including the certificate of authenticity. ?Everything in excellent condition. From a smoke-free home. I have three others available. Please check my other listings. Combined shipping offered. Ketsuzan-Kiln Orphan Sparrow Poetic Visions of Japan Plate Yoshiharu Katoh 1989 Description This is a lovely collector's plate from the Poetic Visions of Japan collection, a series of porcelain collector's plates by Master Artist Yoshiharu Katoh. This one is the FOURTH in the series and is entitled: Orphan Sparrow. Inspired by an ancient Japanese haiku entitled Orphan Sparrow by the Poet Issa: With one another Let's play; so come, O Sparrow Who has no mother. Fashionably attired in kimono and hair ornament, a woman strolls through the courtyard of an ancient pavilion. Suddenly, a movement cattches her eye: a tiny sparrow fluttering on the autumn breeze. Welcoming its companionship, the woman reaches out and gathers the tiny bunting into the hollow of her outstretched hand. Tranquil in nind and soul, she evokes the harmony of man and nature. Released under the design and quality control of the Japan Pottery Design Centre, 'Orphan Sparrow' is crafted at Ketsuzan-Kiln in a limited firing. This one dates to 1989. 8 1/2" in diameter. Made in Japan. Comes with original box, plus all the original inserts, including the certificate of authenticity. Everything in excellent condition. From a smoke-free home. I have three others available. Please check my other listings. Combined shipping offered. Master Artist Yoshiharu Katoh A senior member of the distinguished Kofukai Artists Associaiton, Mr. Yoshiharu Katoh is renowned throughout his native Japan for his artwork and exhibitions. With his Poetic Visions of Japan series of fine porcelain plates, Mr. Katoh invites collectors to experience, through his art, the intuitions of the ancient haiku poets, and to discover the world of thought and emotion expressed in the poetic visions of Japan. The Maker, Ketsuzan-Kiln For nearly four hundred years, Ketsuzan-Kiln has dedicated itself to preserving little known aspects of Japanese culture and art in its porcelain works. Click images to enlarge Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. 300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete Selling Solution.