Lobed plate with monk meditating under tree and Chenghua mark, 1690-1730

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Description

Lobed Imari plate from the early to mid-Edo era, decorated in the Chinese wucai palette (this style is called “nankin” in Japan)In the well a monk kneeling in front of a tree, meditating.  Around the rim, eight reserves with floral designs, alternating in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels.

Additional information

Age

1690-1730

Marks

"Dai Min seika nen sei" (Da Ming Chenghua nian zhi") – a spurious Ming reign mark

Condition

Excellent – no chips, cracks or repairs

Dimensions

Diameter 15 cm