A large Japanese porcelain charger, 19th century, Japan, The front surface covered in a celadon green glaze, largely occupied with flowering chrysanthemums, and a large red glazed patch containing a pattern of flying cranes. The back with underglaze blue lingzhi. Not marked. D 49,5 cm, Good condition. No chips, no hairlines and no restoration. Some wear from age and use. From a Dutch collection. Bought from Sotheby s Amsterdam, May 17, 1994.