This decorative Kutani-yaki plate features the iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa by the renowned ukiyo-e master Hokusai Katsushika. Originally created between 1831 and 1833 as part of his celebrated Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji series, the design depicts powerful waves crashing over small boats with the calm silhouette of Mount Fuji in the distance—an expressive contrast of movement and stillness.
Praised for its innovative use of perspective and shading, as well as its striking indigo-and-white palette, this masterpiece has influenced artists worldwide, including Vincent Van Gogh, and even inspired Debussy’s symphonic work La Mer.
Rendered on fine Kutani porcelain, this plate unites one of Japan’s most iconic visual motifs with the rich decorative tradition of Kutani-yaki. A stunning display piece, it serves as both a tribute to Hokusai’s enduring legacy and an example of timeless Japanese artistry.
