JAPAN. PAIR OF PLATES with Imari decoration, Arita Edo period (1603-1868), in blue underglaze, iron red, green, aubergine, black and gold enamels. The central medallion decorated with pavilions, river, rocks and trees, marli decorated with flowers, including chrysanthemums, alternating with landscapes in cartouches, reverse side decorated with scrolls of peonies, diam. 35.8 ;(surface wear). A similar example was sold at Christie's on 10 July 2013, lot 376.