1930s Japanese Nippon Era Hand-Painted "1000 Faces" Salad Plates

Traveling Man Treasures is selling a stunning set of six 1930s Nippon era Japanese hand-painted salad plates with the "1000 Faces" Kutani design. The plates are 7" in diameter and are all marked “RS made in Japan” on the reverse. Shimizu Rokunosuko refers to a pattern, particularly the "Thousand Faces" hand-painted porcelain pattern, and a brand of Japanese tableware, active in the Nippon era (circa 1930s). The "RS" mark on pieces like this often indicates a specific maker The pattern features a thousand faces and is known for its detailed hand-painting, gold gilding, and bright interior surfaces.