An Imari Charger
Edo period (late 17th century)
Decorated in an unusual palette of iron-red, green, yellow, aubergine, light blue and black enamels and gilt on underglaze blue with a central roundel depicting a flower basket containing peony and chrysanthemum sprays, on a balustraded terrace, the wide rim with various flowers and trees issuing from rockwork, including pine, bamboo, plum, peony and chrysanthemum, amongst scrolling clouds, the reverse with three sprays of peony
57.5 cm. diam.
An Imari Charger
Edo period (late 17th century)
Decorated in an unusual palette of iron-red, green, yellow, aubergine, light blue and black enamels and gilt on underglaze blue with a central roundel depicting a flower basket containing peony and chrysanthemum sprays, on a balustraded terrace, the wide rim with various flowers and trees issuing from rockwork, including pine, bamboo, plum, peony and chrysanthemum, amongst scrolling clouds, the reverse with three sprays of peony
57.5 cm. diam.
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