Meiji Imari Ruri Flower and Bird Shaped Plate Hand-painted Old Koransha Antique Vintage Ko-Imari Rousseau Unfortunately, the kiln mark seems to have been removed, but when held up to the light, the Koransha orchid mark and the traces of "深" (shin - deep) and "製" (sei - made) faintly appear on the back. The white paint on the foot ring is often seen on Meiji Koransha ruri (lapis lazuli) plates. The depiction of birds and plants is also wonderful, and since there is no other company besides Koransha that made vessels of this quality and style in Arita ware during the Meiji period, it is probably Koransha. Koransha's ruri color is also called royal blue and has been highly regarded from the Meiji era to the present day. Although not the same type, a ruri plate from Koransha, probably made around the same time, is housed in the Tokyo National Museum. (Same type as the 18th plate) There are also several ruri plates in the old ceramic display room on the second floor of the Koransha headquarters, but early ruri plates of this type are few in number, and some are displayed with noticeable wear and tear or repaired cracks. The vivid birds and plants are depicted in an exotic style that contrasts with the darkness of the night, and there is something that overlaps with the worldview of Rousseau, who was also a collector of ukiyo-e. As it is an antique item, the quality is not as perfect as it is now, and there are also scratches and minor flaws, but I think it is a very valuable collector's item. Size Diameter approx. 29cm x 26.2cm Height approx. 3.6cm (Please understand that there may be some errors) No accessories Please understand that there may be color unevenness, spots, pinholes, distortion, kiln scratches, scratches due to aging, wear and tear, peeling, and stains from the manufacturing process. It is a hand-painted antique item. If you are sensitive to the condition, I am sorry, but please refrain from purchasing. Thank you to those who understand antique items. The photos may differ depending on the brightness of the light, the way it enters, the monitor performance you are using, the environment, etc. No discounts, please.