A Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Charger

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circa 1900, with an apocryphal six character Ming dynasty Wanli mark, polychrome enamels and gilt on porcelain, with a unique central image based on the self-portrait illustration by Kitagawa Utamaro of him painting a phoenix on the walls of a Yoshiwara house, circa 1956, the outside rim is decorated with medallions containing pairs of birds and vivid chrysanthemums, a symbol used to represent the imperial house of Japan and is frequently depicted on Meiji era art work.Condition: Very good condition; some rubbing and loss to gilding on rim.Dimensions: Diameter: 22 in.