Ancient Japanese Imari plate on a gilded bronze mount.

Elegant Japanese porcelain dish in Imari style, dating from the second half of the 19th century. The iron red and underglaze blue floral decoration is beautifully highlighted by a tripod mount in gilded bronze adorned with chimeras and masks. A refined decorative piece, at the crossroads of Japanese and European decorative arts. Dimensions: Diameter: 22 cm Depth: 3 cm Condition: Very good overall condition. Antique patina on the mount. Slight manufacturing irregularities on the edge.