Antique Japanese porcelain scalloped rim charger, or platter

Handpainted in traditional imari palette colors that include overglaze cobalt, iron red, green and black with gilt highlights

Center medallion features floral arrangement within a pastoral motif

Rim features flying songbird amid stylized clouds and blooming flora

Underside decorated with Buddhist symbols

Outer footrim has two parallel cobalt bands. Inner footrim has a single cobalt band.

Circa 1880s, during the Meiji period (1868-1911) 

Measures approx. 12.5” (diam)

Two glaze cracks. Glaze imperfections as part of production process (See pics)