A rare and unusual plate purchased from an antique art dealer. The entire piece is covered in a thin, celadon-like green glaze. First, the circular window in the center. It looks like the leaves of a root vegetable. Considering it as an auspicious symbol, it's probably a turnip. However, the body of the turnip is nowhere to be seen. Could the gold decoration on the back be the body? Exotic flowers are depicted in the rectangular windows that extend like swords to the four sides. The thick black borders and solid red color give this plate a unique and eccentric image. Each window, separated by the tips of the "swords," has a circular window in the center. The red orb appears to be a representation of "yoraku," Indian ornaments. These are designs inspired by the decorations worn by Buddhist statues. The adjacent circular window, which looks like a pineapple at first glance, features a "seigaiha" (waves) pattern. From there, intricately drawn floral arabesques extend outwards. The back of the plate continues the design of the front, with red orb and seigaiha patterns. There are no major chips. Slight scratches. A chip on the rim. Please examine the images carefully for further details. Size: Width: 15.5 cm Height: 3 cm