Early 19th Century Large Japanese Late Edo Period Blue Imari Charger

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Japanese porcelain charger, c. 1820.
The edge is gilded.
The border is decorated with a diaper band.
The body is … Read more Japanese porcelain charger, c. 1820.
The edge is gilded.
The border is decorated with a diaper band.
The body is decorated in blue with a fine gold octopus arabesque (“tako-karakusa”) and diaper pattern.
There are eight panels of alternating designs. One design depicts a pine tree and the others are of diaper patterns. Each panel is bordered in iron red and gold.
In the center is a cartouche within which is a blue and gilt symbol of what may be a fan and feathers.
The reverse is decorated with a blue octopus arabesque design and three blue lines surrounding the foot.
The base bears four kiln spurs and an apocryphal Chenghua mark. There is a blue line at the footrim. See less