Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain (2)

This is a striking Japanese Imari porcelain hexagonal plate boldly decorated with an underglaze cobalt blue large scale design reminiscent of a textile pattern, having a broad scalloped border rim, wavy potting on top of plate, very heavy, greige ground color, the base having a single spur mark, measuring 10 in x 11 3/4 in; Original condition, several rim chips.

This is a colorful porcelain Japanese Imari plate centered with rising phoenix surrounded by blue and red diaper pattern and gilt accents and rims; rimmed with medallions on the reverse, late 19th century . Condition: Very good with a chip and small hairline at the rim. Measurement: 9" dia.