Description An Impressive Large Japanese Imari Charger
19th century, incredibly large porcelain charger hand painted with cranes in front of a large mountain with stylized clouds and kimono textile patterns cascading, within a shaped medallion to the right are chrysanthemums and traditional hay and bamboo fencing, underside with pattern of motifs in underglaze blue and spurs marks.
Diameter 22 in.
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Condition Report Some slight fretting to one small area of underside of rim; some kiln firing glaze defects; some minor losses to the enamels; significant loss to gilt.