Antique Japanese c1900 Meiji Era Ceramic Imari Plate Cranes 8.5" Nesting Bowls Typical of Japanese blue and

Typical of Japanese blue and white ceramic design

and then washing off the paste

The base of each has what looks to be red and purple peony flowers

Each side is decorated with plants and flowers

This bowl measures 6" in diameter by 3 1/4" tall (15 x 8

Antique Japanese c1900 Meiji Era Ceramic Imari Plate Cranes 8.5" Nesting Bowls Typical of Japanese blue andThis is an antique late Meiji Era (c. 1900) Japanese Imari ceramic plate with a transfer print design of three Japanese crested cranes walking the shorline. The Crane is a symbol of longevity and fidelity in Japan. This dish has a brown scalloped edge typical of a popular production design of the late Meiji era. It measures 8 1 2" in diameter by 1 1 4" tall (21. 5 x 3 cm). Having been in storage for over 100 years, with the exception of some minor