Japanese (c. 1880) Ceramic Hand Painted Imari Blue & White Charger

This is a large 18” blue & white antique mid Meiji Era (c. 1880) Japanese ceramic charger plate with a hand painted design of the three elements of happiness: pine, bamboo and plum blossom. A very auspicious motif called Shochikubai. 

The "fish eye" un-glazed area on the bottom was a unique kiln footing design found on late Edo to early Meiji era pottery.

It measures approx. 16" in diameter by 2" tall (41 x 5 cm). And weighs 6.10 lbs