Imari plate with phoenixes(jap. hoo), Japan, Arita, Edo/Meiji, mid 19th c., Porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze painting , polychrome glaze and enamel painting in the colours of the Kakiemon style and lush decoration in gold paint, in the centre medallion of peony flower heads, on the rim 6 cassettes with background of diamond lattices and kelp vine work(karakusa) and majestic phoenix depictions in the picture fields, leaf motifs on the reverse side, almost perfect condition, 34x4cm