Ko-Imari, Colored Earthenware, Wave and Rabbit with Round Sparrow Motif, Celadon Chrysanthemum Dish This is a high-quality, colored earthenware celadon chrysanthemum dish from the mid-Edo period. The celadon chrysanthemum dish features beautiful and charming motifs, making it a truly luxurious piece. The wave and rabbit design in the center and the round sparrows above and below are adorable. The wave and rabbit motif is taken from the Noh song "Chikubushima." Noh songs are musical pieces for Noh theater. "Chikubushima" is a story from the time of Emperor Daigo, in which a vassal, on his way to Chikubushima, a sacred island in Lake Biwa, recited, "The shadow of the green trees sinks, and the fish seem to climb the trees, the moon floats on the sea, and the rabbits run on the waves. What a fascinating view of the island." The round sparrow is a motif often used in kimono designs and family crests, depicting the adorable appearance of sparrows puffing up their feathers to withstand the cold of winter. I believe people were drawn to their resilience in the cold and their plump appearance after eating plenty of food in the autumn. Sparrows are familiar creatures to humans, and they eat harmful insects and contribute to the abundance of the five grains, making them a symbol of prosperity. They are also written as "Fukurajaku" (prosperous sparrow) or "Fukuraichou" (lucky sparrow), and are a representative auspicious motif. Dragons, symbols of wealth, are depicted on the left and right. The design is also very lovely. This is a very luxurious and rare dish with charming motifs on a celadon chrysanthemum dish. The size is also perfect. It's a size that can be displayed on a shelf. It would also be wonderful to use. If you serve sweets on it, it will surely catch the eye. It seems like it would be useful for New Year's celebrations. There are some scratches from aging and small scratches on the rim, but it is in good condition overall. Size: Diameter: 128-133 mm Height: 35 mm For those who like it. Thank you very much.