This is a medium-sized plate with a lion motif, purchased from an antique art dealer. I was fond of the slightly pointed, ring-shaped rim and the embossed grass pattern, so I brought it home. The center features the classic composition of lions, peonies, and arabesque patterns. Unusually for this plate, the arabesque pattern is drawn thickly, filling in the white space. The back is decorated with a flowing arabesque pattern. It has a mark. I was told it dates from the Meiji era. There are two hairlines, about 1 cm and 2 cm long. There is a tiny chip, 2 mm, on the rim. Otherwise, there are no noticeable large scratches. The other marks appear to be kiln marks. There are very slight scuffs. Please examine the images carefully. Size: Width: 15 cm Height: 3 cm