Large Imari Charger with Namban Subject Decoration
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A large Hizen-yaki, Arita kilns polychrome enameled charger. Imari, so named for the trade port through which these polychrome wares transited, decoration with namban (a reference to foreign subject or influence) figures, bijin, 'three friends of Winter', cranes, chidori, elephants and more (much going on). Edo period. Good condition. Diameter, varying between 18 5/8 to 18 3/4 inches