Pair of Japanese porcelain plates. Polylobed, molded in the shape of a chrysanthemum. Decorated with herons, bamboo, plum blossom, and pine tree. Edo Period (1615-1868) 18th Century Porcelain with overglazed (Arita pottery, Ko Imari type) Dimensions: 26 cm in diameter Both have hairline cracks.

You can find a similar example from the Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry Collection at "The Met Mussum". Object Number: 2002.447.86 Curatorial Department: Asian Art