Item No. WWTT167 Product Name: Edo Period Ko-Imari, Old Sometsuke, Kamimura, Marked, Auspicious Pine, Bamboo, and Plum Blossom Large Plate Size: Approximately 30.5cm in diameter x 3.2cm in height Weight: Approximately 1.4kg Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Ko-Imari ware was exported in large quantities to Southeast Asia and Europe for about 100 years during the Edo period, captivating even royalty and nobility. In addition to being practical items, they were displayed in residences as symbols of wealth and power. Even today, there are many overseas enthusiasts, and they are known and highly valued in antique shops as "IMARI," "Old Imari," "Japanese Imari," etc. Seika (blue and white) is made by drawing patterns with cobalt pigment on a white porcelain base and then applying a transparent glaze and firing it. In Japan, it is called Sometsuke (dyed). In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Imperial Kiln (Gyokisho) was established in Jingdezhen, and blue and white porcelain became more refined. The white porcelain base was carefully selected, the cobalt color became clear, and the patterns were refined, creating extremely elegant products. In addition, from the Xuande era (1426-1435) onwards, official kiln products were marked with the year. In the Chenghua era (1465-1487), exquisite and refined masterpieces, which can be said to be the pinnacle of blue and white porcelain, were produced. Notes: Antique art objects are best suited for collection and viewing rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the details of the condition, including missing small items, peeling, minor chips, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The period notations in the product title and description are based on the information from the original owner and the information on the accessories, and are based on our opinion! There are scratches and stains appropriate for the period! Please take a good look at the images and understand the value and period before placing your order! We try to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items from the past, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, chips, and minor scratches that cannot be fully explained. We look forward to bids from those who can appreciate the imperfections, including the sense of history. Imari ware, Arita ware