This is a decorative plate, a large plate, of Kutani ware, a traditional craft of Ishikawa Prefecture. This plate is said to be painted in the "Yoshidaya style" or "iroe (colored painting)" technique, one of the representative painting styles of Kutani ware, and a phoenix, a sacred bird, is boldly depicted in the center. It features a heavy and gorgeous use of color, using the "Kutani Five Colors" of red, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue, and the yellow background (yellow ground) is particularly eye-catching. The outer shape is polygonal. I fell in love with it at first sight at an antique shop and have enjoyed displaying it as a decorative plate. I think it is a beautiful item, but it is a used item, so please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. Approximate dimensions are as follows: Diameter: Approximately 30cm, Height: Approximately 5cm Shape...Round plate