AN IMARI PORCELAIN DISH Lot n° 1050

Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) Painted in underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red and gold on the show side with a central flower-filled vase within a double circle, surrounded by a border of radiating wide panels enclosing repeated floral designs. The backside with three flower sprays. DIAMETER 27.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with expected traces of use and wear to enamels. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by the grandfather of Mr. Holzapfel before 1970 and has been in the Holzapfel family ever since.