Lot 296: A Japanese Imari Porcelain Scalloped Plate, Meiji Period

A Japanese Imari porcelain scalloped plate, Meiji Period. This large scalloped-rimmed plate features a central circular medallion depicting a blue vase with flowering plants in iron red, green, and blue. This is surrounded by alternating fan-shaped and cartouche-shaped panels, which contain various motifs including stylized birds in flight and bundled scrolls or geometric designs. The decoration is rendered in a palette of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron red, green, and gold accents. The reverse displays an unglazed foot rim and underglaze blue brushstroke decoration.