Rundplatte aus der Meiji-Ära, Japan, 1868–1912

Porcelain; large, circular form with a gently undulating rim; the central well and broad rim richly decorated in polychrome enamels of iron red, green, black and blue, with extensive gilt detailing; the composition divided into four larger and several smaller reserves depicting geishas and birds of paradise, framed by peonies and ginkgo leaves; smaller reserves and panels decorated with various brocade and kimono patterns; exterior painted with scrolling foliage and butterflies in underglaze blue; three unglazed kiln-support marks and glaze bubbles to the underside; platter dimensions: diameter ca. 46 cm; height: ca. 6.3 cm; slight wear to the gilt rim; weight: ca. 3.325 kg.

Estimate:$99.73

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