Description

Late C19th Japanese Meiji period porcelain charger decorated in the Imari palette.
Large-scale Japanese porcelain charger decorated in typical Imari palette colours of colbalt blues , iron-reds , and white with gilt highlights.
The striking central panel decorated with a ferocious mythical dragon creature emerging from clouds, together with intricately decorated circular �mons�.
The edges of the dish decorated with alternating circular and oblong vignettes of floral landscape and bird panels , and geometric designs.
The reverse edge sparsely decorated and painted in dark blue with sprigs of tree branches or blossom , around a central shallow foot-ring with an internal blue ring.
In excellent original condition with no breaks, damage, chips , repairs or rubbing. Fitted with an easily-removable old wall-hanging display wire .
H 18�
W 18�
D 2�
Japan c. 1880
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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