Old Imari, Kinrande, Gold-painted Peony made in Taisho7(1918) A beautifully detailed plate with a gold-painted wheel-shaped flower rim. Flowers are painted on one side with colored paint, giving it a bright, striking piece! Gold is applied to the lapis lazuli glaze, creating an even more luxurious feel! Size: Dia29.2-30cm H4cm　Tomobako32.7*32.7*10.3cm *牡丹Peony: In Chinese culture, the peony is known as the "King of Flowers" and symbolizes wealth, prosperity and good luck. They are often used in traditional Chinese medicine and their therapeutic properties are thought to bring balance and harmony to the mind and body. In Buddhism, peonies represent purity, spiritual awakening, and enlightenment. They are often used as offerings to the gods in temples and shrines, and are associated with Guanyin, the goddess of mercy. *古伊万里　 In fact, Ko-Imari refers to porcelain Arita ware produced in the Arita region during the Edo period. Ko-Imari was Arita-yaki of the Edo period, but in fact, pottery was still being made in Imari at that time. That is Nabeshima-yaki, which was the official kiln of the Hizen domain. The Nabeshima family, which ruled the Hizen domain, was the origin of the name. While Arita-yaki was a trade item, Nabeshima-yaki was a gift to the shogun and the imperial court. At the time when Nabeshima ware was first produced, Chinese dyed porcelain was very popular among the upper class in Japan for use in tea ceremony utensils. Nabeshima ware followed this trend and produced Kuresu Sometsuke* and Iro-Nabeshima, which was colored Kuresu Sometsuke. *金襴手Kinrande Kinrande refers to the decorative technique of fixing gold onto colored ceramics, and the works produced using this technique. It began in the Song dynasty in China and flourished from the Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty. In Japan, Kinrande appeared during the Genroku period of the Edo period, modeled on the Jingdezhen kilns of the Ming dynasty. It was called this name in Japan because it resembled the "kinran" fabric woven with gold thread and cut gold leaf. The "Manpo Zensho", compiled in 1694 (7th year of the Genroku period), already contained a description of "blue and white kinrande". Among Kinrande, those that apply gold paint over intricately detailed red painting are called "red painting kinrande". In addition, the master craftsman of Kutani, Kutani Shozo, succeeded in incorporating Western paints into his painting in the early Meiji period. The style of painting that combines overglaze painting with Western-style paints and gold leaf is called "colored brocade," and became mainstream for Kutani ware from the Meiji period onwards. Kinrande includes "kin-gaki," which involves drawing lines with gold paint, "kin-furi," which involves sprinkling gold powder, and "kin-hari," which involves applying gold leaf. Customers Information 1.Shipping Notification and Tracking The shipment will be sent via Japan Post with fast delivery and a tracking number. Please note that the item will be securely packed, meaning the package may be larger and heavier than the product itself. We will also notify you via email with logistics updates. However, please understand that Japan Post cannot control the courier companies overseas. Kindly check your email for tracking updates and use the provided tracking number to track your shipment. We recommend tracking the package yourself using the provided logistics information. 2.Condition of Antique Items As this is an antique item, it may have original creases, stains, damages, and other signs of age. Please refer to the listing photos for an overview of the condition, but please keep in mind that it's difficult to capture all details through photos. 3.Additional Costs, Charges, and Declaration Additional costs such as customs duties, import taxes, customs clearance, and handling fees may apply during shipment. We will declare the product price (final auction bid amount) accurately for customs purposes. If you have any specific requests or concerns, please contact us in advance. These charges will be billed to you by the relevant parties at a later stage, if applicable. 4.Important Information for Italian Customers Based on recent information from Japan Post, there have been some logistical issues with shipments to Italy, such as higher chances of customs duties, and delays or inaccuracies in tracking updates. We kindly ask Italian customers to understand these potential issues when placing a bid. Thank you for your understanding and support.