12" Antique Japanese Imari Charger - Meiji Period Scalloped Porcelain Plate

For your consideration is a beautiful, large antique Japanese Imari porcelain charger, dating to the late Meiji era. This 12-inch piece features the classic underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron-red palette, accented with delicate gold gilt (Kinrande style).

Key Features:

• Design: A central medallion of seasonal flowers surrounded by four alternating panels: two featuring floral baskets and two featuring "Fuku" (good fortune) symbols in geometric frames.

• Reverse Side: Decorated with three hand-painted motifs: two "flying bats" (symbols of happiness and longevity) and two traditional scrolls.

• Base: A single blue underglaze floral mark (stylized Fuku mark) within a double ring.

• Edge: Elegant lobed/scalloped rim.

• Size: Large 12-inch diameter (30.5 cm).