antique bronze statues and gilt bronzes chinese and Indian sculptures antique chinese porcelain examples Welcome   Our Collections Bronzes and Metalwork Exhibitions Early Ceramics Contact Enamels Furniture   Himalayan   Indian   Ivory and Raino Horn   Lacqoer   Porcelain   Sculpture   Southeast Asian   Works of Art A LARGE IMARI PORCELAIN CHARGER Edo period circa 1700 AD Japan The charger is dramatically decorated with a single scene of a carp leaping into a waterfall amongst flowering plants, rockwork and clouds. The under glaze blue is two toned and expertly controlled in the firing. The iron red and gold are applied over the glaze - both in very good condition, which gives the dish a vibrancy that complements the design. The reverse is decorated on the sides with three sprigs of flowers depicting chrysanthemums, plum blossoms and peonies. Diameter: 21 ½" / 24.5 cm