Japanese Porcelain Imari Shaving Plate

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Hand-painted Japanese Imari porcelain plate, originally intended as a shaving bowl. The characteristic cutout on the edge served to comfortably … Read more Hand-painted Japanese Imari porcelain plate, originally intended as a shaving bowl. The characteristic cutout on the edge served to comfortably rest against the chin while shaving. The decor is made in typical Imari colors - red, cobalt blue, turquoise and gold, with a bouquet in a vase motif and rich ornamentation around the perimeter. The original fabric gift box with a traditional Japanese pattern and the inscription 景徳鎮名瓷 (Jingdezhen Meici - famous porcelain from Jingdezhen), which refers to the high-quality production of porcelain according to Chinese patterns.

Dimensions: Plate: height 6.5 cm, diameter 26 cm Box: height 8.5 cm, width 27.5 cm, depth 27.5 cm Origin: Japan, 20th century Condition: excellent, no damage Material: porcelain, hand-painted with gilding See less