Large Imari Porcelain Charger. Japan, Meiji Period, Circa 1880

Description

A large antique Japanese Imari charger ( plate ).

Japan, Meiji period, circa 1880.

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

Japan, Meiji period, circa 1880.

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

ALL hand painted in polychrome enamel, in blue cobalt, red , green , orange, white and gold gilding.

Decorated with flowers, in central round medallion and 6 repeating quality painted floral motifs.

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 : 16 inches ( 40 cm )

H : 2 inches ( 5 cm )

Weight : 5 lbs 4 oz ( 2.4 kgs )

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