This is an old Imari namasu dish purchased at an antique market. It's a hybrid of ink stamp and hand-painted techniques, a common method used in tableware of this era. Usually, the ink stamp is found on the inside of the dish. The inside features pine, bamboo, plum, and a thunder pattern. I imagine it was a classical design even back then. The design changes drastically on the outside. There's a charmingly designed floral fence. In the upper left of the fence is a swirling pattern in red and gold. Perhaps it's the sun? The mysterious red and gold object in the upper right of the fence looks like a bird's feather. Feathers bring to mind the wind. Thinking of the sun and wind, it makes me think of "The North Wind and the Sun," an Aesop's fable. This gives me a satisfactory interpretation. It's an interesting answer, I think. Between the sun and the feather is a design that seems to be a reconstruction of stylish arabesques and shippo-tsunagi (seven treasures) patterns. The body of the dish uses a modern version of the ink-stamped floral arabesque. Dishes from this period are fascinating. Both dishes have chips on the rim. Otherwise, there are no noticeable large scratches or chips. Please check the images carefully. Size: Approximately 15 cm wide Approximately 5 cm high