【From the Vault】Meiji Era Sometsuke Large Plate, Floral and Bird Design, 34.5cm, Perfect for Display! This is a sometsuke large plate from the Meiji era, unearthed from my family's storehouse. The floral and bird design, carefully painted by artisans, has an elegance that captivates the viewer. The flowers blooming on the stretching branches and the phoenix-like bird depicted in the center evoke a sense of good fortune, likely to bring happiness to your room. With a stately size of approximately 34.5cm in diameter and 4.5cm in height, it's perfect as a display plate to be the focal point of your room. This is a beautiful piece with a deep indigo and white contrast that blends well with both Japanese and Western spaces. As it is an old item, there is some aging, but there are no noticeable damages such as cracks or chips, and it is in good condition for its time. The slight crazing (cracks in the glaze) and color changes on the surface are also proof of the long years it has endured, and we hope you will enjoy them as the "flavor" unique to antiques. Why not add the beauty of this one-of-a-kind piece, which has etched history, to your collection? Size: * Diameter: Approximately 34.5cm * Height: Approximately 4.5cm If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.