Japanese (c. 1880) Ceramic Hand Painted Imari Blue & White Charger Imari NOTE other items shown in

NOTE other items shown in the photos are not included

All hardware is hand forged iron with square handles and detailed lock plates

It has been in storage for over half a century and with exception to some missing parts on the rim (see last two pictures)

This is an antique Japanese kiseru (煙管) from the mid Meiji Era (c

Engraved with the sword smiths mei is engraved near the nakakgo hitsuana

Japanese (c. 1880) Ceramic Hand Painted Imari Blue & White Charger Imari NOTE other items shown inThis is a large 18 blue & white antique mid Meiji Era (c. 1880) Japanese ceramic charger plate with a hand painted design of the three elements of happiness: pine, bamboo and plum blossom. A very auspicious motif called Shochikubai. The "fish eye" un glazed area on the bottom was a unique kiln footing design found on late Edo to early Meiji era pottery. It measures approx. 16" in diameter by 2" tall (41 x 5 cm). And weighs 6. 10 lbs