Japanese Igezara Transferware Charger Peony and Butterfly Circa 1900

Description

A heavy blue and white porcelain charger with a butterfly and peony transfer design. It is very large and will … more A heavy blue and white porcelain charger with a butterfly and peony transfer design. It is very large and will be highly visible.

The charger has a fabric design on the cavetto, and large peony blooms with a butterfly in flight on the well. The cobalt used is a nice deep, dark blue. The underside has four floral designs spaced equidistantly. The foot and base have hand-painted cobalt rings. The glaze is thick, soft, and shiny.

The raised rounded foot is unglazed. The charger has no hallmarks or labels.

MEASUREMENTS

12” (30.5 cm) diameter x 1 ½” (3.8 cm) tall. Weighs 2 lbs 10.9 oz (1215 g)

CONDITION

There are no cracks, chips, breaks, or repairs. Other than light wear and scratches to the central well, the glazes look fresh and bright. There are kiln flaws, such as black spots, smudges, blue spots, a pinhole, and transfer misses on the rim. There is a pale yellow discoloration near the cavetto.

A large and distinctive antique Charger will be seen from across the room. It will add richness to a blue and white collection. less