The size of Plate: 7 1/4" Dia x 1 3/8" High. Japanese Ko Imari Porcelain Plate. Plate has design of turtle shell(Kiko) design in blue underglaze. There are two Ho-O bird in red and gold. Two Kiri design in red/gold as well as red and green enamel. Outside has bird design and vine by blueunder glaze. The condition of plate very good, no chip, no crack and no hairline. There is three spots of green enamel flake in the center Kiri design. One spot of Kamadashi-ato(Kiln flaw on foot rim). Little bit warp on the top. Very little wear on top. Dating from end of Edo to Meiji(1860-90). |
