The size of Plate: 7 5/16" Dia x 1 5/16" High. Japanese Ko Imari Porcelain Plate. Plate has design of turtle shell(Kiko) design in blue underglaze. There are three Ho-O bird in red and gold. Three Kiri design in red/gold. There are Mon design around the plate with bamboo leaves design. Outside has bird design and Karakusa design by blue under glaze. The condition of plate very good, no chip, no crack and no hairline. The gold condition has some wear on them as well as some enamels loss on mon design as photo showing due to the age of plate. The plate is well made shape and quality. The back of plate center has unusual marking. The plate sit well. Dating from end of Edo to Meiji(1860-90). Item was $180.00.
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