1700's Japanese Plate with "Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi" Mark - c. 18th Century

Antiques : Orientalia : Japan

 

Japanese porcelain plate circa mid-18th century marked with a copy of the Chinese Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark. It is decorated with lotus flower shapes in different shades of blue, white, red and gold. Delicate design and unusual details including a red "xoxoxo" border painted on base rim. The porcelain is translucent when held against the light. In very good condition with wear to gold and minor glace chips on border, possibly made by hanging wire. Please ask questions, request additional photos and shipping costs before buying.

Measurements: 9" Diameter. Weight: 1.1 lbs.

Item ID: 565