"Japon" dinner plate 23 cm by Creil & Montereau

These dinner plates are antiques. Their aspect (sharpness of the patterns, shades of blues) may slightly differ from the picture, it is part of vintage charm. If you have any doubts or need more information, do not hesitate to contact us before ordering. 

The "Japon" service was produced from 1876 by the Creil & Montereau pottery and showed enthusiasm existing for Japonism in tableware production at this time, like the Bracquemond-Rousseau service, produced by the same factory a few years earlier.

The Japon service was a great success and was constantly reissued. It is characterized by fine earthenware with a slightly bluish paste on which a darker blue decoration is printed. The decoration shows cherry trees, plum trees and chrysanthemum flower barriers.
The service is often called "Service Monet" because the artist had a similar one in his home in Giverny.
A "Deluxe" Japon model exists, which uses the same pattern enhanced with red and gold painted flowers, inspired by the imari gold brocade style.