Maruku China display plate, made in Japan, produced circa 1945-1950

Description

This display plate is "Maruku China," made in Japan during the post-World War II period (approximately 1945–1950s) and is an authentic Export Porcelain piece. Item details * Brand: MARUKU CHINA (identified from the crown-shaped stamp and name band on the underside of the plate) * Model / Print: Decorative Wall Plate featuring a classic European romantic style print (Fragonard / Romantic Scene), depicting a young woman and Cupid/Cherub resting under a tree * Place of manufacture: Japan (Made in Japan) * Production period: 1945–1950s (post-World War II era) * This type of stamp is characteristic of Occupied Japan / Post-WWII export ware, when Japanese manufacturers commonly produced ceramics in European-inspired styles (such as Limoges from France or Meissen from Germany) for export to the American and European markets * Authenticity: Genuine Authentic Vintage, not a modern reproduction, as it has holes for threading a wall-hanging cord at the base on the back of the plate, which is a hallmark of display plates from that era, along with an age-appropriate stamp mark on the underside of the ceramic piece Value and estimated selling price * Estimated price: approximately 500–1,200 baht * Overseas market: traded at around $15–$35 USD, depending on condition and collector demand * Thai collector market: this type of plate is classified as a "valuable vintage Japanese ceramic piece"; resale prices in collector circles or antique markets are around 600–900 baht