Roy Thomas Collection of Currier & Ives The Four Seasons Limited Edition Plate #5211

The Roy Thomas Collection comprises a set of four decorative porcelain plates produced circa 1980–81 in Japan. Each plate is approximately 8″–8¼″ in diameter, adorned with elegant gold-trim borders, and features a seasonal scene inspired by classic Currier & Ives lithographs.

The collection is sometimes known as “Four Seasons of Life” and each plate represents a stage of life tied to a season:

Childhood / Spring (Season of Joy)

Youth / Early Adulthood / Summer (Season of Love)

Middle Age / Autumn (Season of Strength)

Old Age / Winter (Season of Rest)

Some sets are labeled with names like “Four Seasons of Life” (1979) or simply “The Four Seasons” (1980–81), but all share similar artwork, size, and production roots in Japan .

Manufactured in Japan, marked with “Made in Japan” and the Roy Thomas Collection stamp on the back

Materials: Ceramic with gold-trimmed edges, limited-edition collectible items.

Size: Roughly 8″ to 8¼″ in diameter, with fine details and vibrant coloring