An Impressively Large Japanese Imari Charger

Edo period (1615-1868), 18th or 19th century, immense charger with scalloped rim, hand painted in Imari palette or cobalt blue, iron red, and gold, the center features an elegant basket full of flowers, the surrounding border with phoenixes and frolicking foo lions.

3 in., 24 1/2 in. diameter

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Extensive professional restoration.