18th Century Imari Blue and White Round Scalloped Japanese Oversized Platter

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18th Century Imari Blue and White Round Scalloped Japanese Oversized Platter

This large, beautiful and bold blue and white platter … more 18th Century Imari Blue and White Round Scalloped Japanese Oversized Platter

This large, beautiful and bold blue and white platter is Japanese Imari from the Edo period (18th Century). This impressive early porcelain Imari ware is saturated in rich cobalt blue underglaze hand painted in an unusual cross pattern. It features four round medallions of lotus flowers and landscape vinettes and finishes in blue rimmed scalloped edges. A hand painted leaf design is repeated on the underside.

Condition: Very good condition especially for it's age. One tiny chip is touched up. Nice wear and firing stilt marks on back.

Measurements: 16" diameter x 2" depth
Weight: 6 lbs. less