Featured Noritake Morimura Nippon plates/saucers what is painted on them?

Hello, I found this set of six 6 1/4" plates or saucers and I cannot figure out what exactly is painted on them. I can see vines and some foral in it, but I'm not sure of what the larger objects are. The plates themselves are in flawless condition and the painting is very vibrant and the gold really pops when held to light. Thanks in advance for any ideas on these.

 

I think they are all supposed to be stylized flowers. Looks 50's/60's. Really fun!

 

Ditto.

 

That green Nippon Morimura stamp dates these from 1912 to 1921 approximately. After 1921 the mark changed to Japan instead of Nippon.
Very nice set.
Mikey

 

Yes I was able to date the plates, but others are saying the painting is more recent. I was originally wondering about that too. So someone found older blank plates and then perhaps added the artwork decades later? The plates are in such pristine condition, I was even wondering if the marks are ever counterfeited? Yes, they do have a little different vibe to them.

 

The Noritake Company has a very extensive and were meticulous as to what backstamp was used. They did make blanks, but the stamps just read Noritake Nippon.
The Morimura Bros Marked pieces are all hand painted in factories in Japan. So long story short,
Your plates and painting on them were done at the same time frame.
Mikey

 

A see the influence of Klimt and the Secessionists there.

Debora

 

Couldn't help wanting to flip this image to show at the bottom what looks like a lotus blossom inside an arched font or altar... This was the closest I could get to having it at the bottom, without more manipulation of the image. Anyway, that might be what that one flower represents.

 

JMHO - I agree that the flowers look art deco-ish and weren't really meant to be any particular flower. I'm wondering if there were branches, vines, and/or stems at one time that washed away over the years. Some elements just seem to be missing...

 

Thanks everyone for the great information. I think you’re right, Debora. I did a little Google searching and the secessionist lead seems to fit. Very interesting and it has me looking at these plates a little differently and wanting to learn more. Thanks again.

 

This might help with your mark, I cannot find fault in it.

https://myriadtradingco.wordpress.com/2010/05/27/nippon-backstamps-and-known-dates-of-manufacture/

 

That is a good site!