Antique Meiji Era Japanese Ceramic Akai-Imari Plate w/ Kokeshi Dolls & Cartwheels Arms & Armor This large 49" by 61"

This large 49" by 61" piece has various shades of indigo blue dye which was applied using a paste resist printing process known as tsutsugaki to create these designs

It remains in fine condition ready to hold a new tree

It has a stylized plum blossom and bamboo design in akai-imari (multi-color imari)

Diameter = 1

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Ceramic Akai-Imari Plate w/ Kokeshi Dolls & Cartwheels Arms & Armor This large 49" by 61"This is an antique late Meiji Era (c. 1900) Japanese Akai Imari ceramic plate Hand Painted with traditional Japanese design of Kokeshi dolls and cartwheels in Red blue, green, and gold around a central blue floral design. Diameter = 8. 5" Height = 1. 5"