Hand painted 10-piece plate set decorated with fish designs

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Posted Fri, 07/23/2010 - 2:46pm by saylor1
Category: 
China
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
china or porcelain
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
initials F.4. on back and numbered with 103, 122, or 95
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
unknown
Price Paid (If known): 
I am unsure because the previous owner bought them
Size and dimensions of this item: 
8 inches
Weight: 
unknown
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
These plates were used as decoration in a restaurant we bought.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Hand painted 10 piece set of 9 plates and 1 platter. All are decorated with a fish, some floral designs near the edges, and gold trim on the edges. 3 different types of fish are used, with one type repeated on 3 plates. The back of each plate is signed with F.4. and the number 95, 103, or 122. If anyone has any information about who the artist is, it would be appreciated. The condition is great except some of the gold trim has worn off.

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Yes, list item as "For Sale"
Photos: 
Main plate
1 of 3 almost identical plates
1 of 3 almost identical plates
1 of 3 almost identical plates
The marking on the back of each plate reading F.4. and either 95, 103, or 122
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