Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate, Meiji Period, Japan, Circa 1900

Description

large antique Japanese Imari charger ( plate ).

Japan, Meiji period, circa 1900.

This is a very large and impressive … more large antique Japanese Imari charger ( plate ).

Japan, Meiji period, circa 1900.

This is a very large and impressive antique Japanese Imari plate.

ALL hand painted in polychrome enamel, in blue cobalt re,red , green , gray, yellow and gold gilding.

Decorated with flowers, plants and birds.

A central medallion nicely decorated with Mandarin duck , geese and 2 flying birds.

With blue symbols ( drawings ) at the back, as pictured ( see photo ).

The gold gilding highlights decoration, gives more elegance and luxury to the work.

Dimensions :

Diameter : 18 inches ( 46 cm )

H : 2.25 inches ( 6 cm )

Weight : 6 lbs 12 oz ( 3.7 kgs )

The heavy weight reflects the thickness of the porcelain and authenticity of the piece.

Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work. less