COLOURED ARITA OVAL DISH MEIJI PERIOD sitting on a ring base, the borders with foliate designs vibrantly painted in a characteristic palette, with unusual use of black enamel and gilt painting, the four exterior panels feature scenes of birds and butterflies amongst reeds and flowers, the interior with three ships at sea, Mount Fuji behind, the underside with further foliate motifs

(52.5cm diameter)

Footnote: Provenance: Private Scottish collection