Japanese Arita Ware Kinran-de Imari Porcelain Plate Chancay and bamboo for all utilitarian

and bamboo for all utilitarian and ceremonial objects

The surface boasts a polished finish with a rich

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Japanese Arita Ware Kinran-de Imari Porcelain Plate Chancay and bamboo for all utilitarianEdo period, early 18th century (c. 1720), Arita, Hizen Province, Japan Magnificent high quality kinran de Imari porcelain plate with a gently flared rim and softly scalloped edge, beautifully decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and iron red with lavish gilt highlights. The center displays an elegant floral bouquet with red petals and blue and gold leaves, framed by a wide border adorned with finely painted flowering groups in the classic kinran (gold