Intricate, finely painted, colorful Imari dishes. Whoever designed these dishes had a vivid imagination. The design is intense.A set of three identical shaped porcelain dishes that are nearly square. They have indented, rounded corners with sloping cavetti to central panels. The designs are very intricate with lohans, foo dog faces, brocade patterns, gold fruit, roses and foliage scrolls on the back. The line quality is very tiny and fine. Under glaze cobalt has been used as a base pattern and then over-glazed with fresh and bright greens, reds, and gold enamels. Black has been used to accent and outline. The glaze is thin and white with a nice soft, smooth feel.The dishes have raised undulating foot rings with unglazed edges. The unglazed feet are very refined and smooth. The bases are glazed and have four characters written in cobalt blue.MEASUREMENTS 5 ??a€ (14.0 cm) x 5 3/8a€ (13.6 cm) x 1 ??a€ (3.2 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb 4.1 oz (570 g))CONDITION There are chips, cracks, or breaks. There is slight wear to the gilding on the rims. They look shiny and bright.A beautiful, colorful, rich looking set of three square dishes to adorn your home. True works of the pottera€?s art.___________________Item ID: Por-1558