Antique Japanese Imari charger 1868-1912 Meiji period-

Collector grade example of Arita craftsmanship by its weight and preservation. 3/16” thick walls & hefty weight at 1 lb 10.8 oz is typical of this export ware.
Vibrant 6 panel design, landscape/floral motifs. The dark Cobalt blue panels/sections exhibit “gritty” texture, with subtle hand applied gold accents throughout the landscape, with Matsu (pine trees) along with Cranes that symbolize long happy prosperous life this plate is a stunning piece of craftsmanship. The backside of this plate showing the 3 hand-painted blue insects ( grasshopper) design.
Diameter 9 3/4”
Thickness 3/16”
Height 1 1/4”
Weight 1 lb 10.8 oz.
Origin- Arita, Japan
Era - Meiji period Circa 1880-1900

Near mint condition- No chips, cracks, rubs, crazing.
The backside does show running/ drips of the glaze in one area of the plate.
That is from the hot heat used in the making of. Not a defect