This is an old Imari namasu dish purchased at an antique market. It's a hybrid of printing and hand-painting, a technique used in tableware of this era. Usually, the printing is mostly found in the center of the dish. The center features pine, bamboo, plum, and a thunder pattern. I imagine it was a classical design even back then. In contrast, the design around the rim changes dramatically. It features a charmingly designed floral and bamboo fence motif. In the upper left of the fence is a swirling pattern in red and gold. Perhaps it's the sun? The mysterious red and gold object in the upper right of the fence looks like a bird's feather. Feathers bring to mind the wind. Considering the sun and wind, it makes me think of "The North Wind and the Sun," an Aesop's fable. This gives me a satisfactory interpretation. It's an interesting answer, as one possibility. Between the sun and the feather is a design that seems to be a reconstruction of stylish arabesques and shippo-tsunagi (seven treasures) patterns. The body of the dish uses a modern version of printed floral arabesques. Dishes from this period are fascinating. It has been repaired with kintsugi (gold joinery). Otherwise, there are no noticeable major scratches or chips. Please check the images carefully. Size: Width: Approximately 15 cm Height: Approximately 5 cm