Aode Nabeshima Ancient Stone Orchid and Butterfly Design Plate - Late Nabeshima Ware Thank you for viewing. - Color: Blue painting on a white background Type: Porcelain Type: Plate Type: Medium plate Pottery: Imari ware, Arita ware Dimensions (approx.) Diameter: 12.8 cm Height: 4.0 cm Base diameter: 6.4 cm Nabeshima ware, a treasure of beauty and high renown, saw its painting become simpler in the late Edo period. Works that were once presented to the Shogunate and Daimyo families were also sold to influential merchants, becoming an important source of revenue for the domain. However, even though the designs became simpler, the finest materials of the time were used, and the finish is pure Nabeshima. This piece, depicting ancient stones, orchids, and butterflies, and covered with a beautiful Ishihai glaze, allows you to enjoy the beauty of Nabeshima ware.