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Lot 47
An Impressive Japanese Imari Charger
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Early 20th century, a beautiful porcelain charger with scalloped edges and ribbed outer body, rich cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt with light turquoise blue enamels hand painted on the charger in elaborate patterns including cranes, dragons, a floral bouquet occupies the center of the surface, reverse has blue and white decoration, one spur mark.

Diameter 18.75 in.

Some slight fretting to 2.5 in. area of the rim; some kiln glaze defects and areas of slight pitting; wear to and loss to gilding.