A PAIR OF IMARI PORCELAIN DISHES Lot n° 1048

Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) Both elaborately decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red and gold all across the show side with scrolling foliage reserves and floral designs. The backside with three flower sprays. DIAMETER 31 cm each Condition: Very good condition with expected traces of use and wear to enamels. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1970 and has remained in the family ever since.