The size of Plate: 7 7/16" Dia x 1 1/2" High. Japanese Ko Imari Porcelain Plate. Plate is thinly made. Plate has design of turtle shell(Kiko) design in blue underglaze. There are two Ho-O bird in red and gold. Two Kiri design in red/gold. Two kiri design with green enamel works. There are Mon design around the plate with bamboo leaves design. Outside has Karakusa design by blue under glaze. The condition of plate very good, no chip, no crack and no hairline. There is one spot in the center has green enamel loss on Kiri design. The plate is well made shape and quality. The plate sit well. The is one Kamahi (original kiln spot) at foot rim which last photo showing. Dating from end of Edo to Meiji(1860-90). Item was $180.00.
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