Antique Japanese Meiji Era Octagonal Ceramic Imari Plates Ikebana Motif Cloisonne Sugi case & interior (Japanese

Sugi case & interior (Japanese Cedar)

This is an early Meiji period scalloped rim 9" plate featuring what appears to be a golden dove over a traditional blue and white landscape

a Japanese storage box adorned with the beauty of black lacquer and hand-painted circles featuring intricate designs of chrysanthemums

Diameter = 9 1/2" (28cm)   Height = 3 1/4" (10cm)  Weight = 3lbs 4oz

To this day such dolls / sculptures are placed out on Boys Day to welcome in good favor for a strong and healthy son

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Octagonal Ceramic Imari Plates Ikebana Motif Cloisonne Sugi case & interior (JapaneseThis is an antique Japanese Meiji era (c1890's) Octagonal Imari plate with a transfer print of two Ikebana arrangements surrounded by traditional designs. Straight sided plates where more challenging to make and fire.