Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) A fine charger modelled in high relief and painted in underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red and gold on the show side with a central floral composition encircled by a scrolling foliage border, the rims with a ground of chrysanthemums and vine scrolls surrounding shishi lion reserves. The backside with three flower sprays. DIAMETER 39.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with expected traces of use and wear to enamels. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by a third-generation member of the Holzapfel family after 1995 and has remained in the family ever since.