Blue and white plate, Japan, Edo period, 19th century

Blue and white plate
Japan
Edo period, 19th century
Diameter 46 cm
Marked on the base

Large Arita plate with birds, fantastic rocks and flowers in underglaze blue from the workshop of Hisatomi Yojibei under the brand name Zōshuntei Sanpo, which he used from 1841-78. Examples from this manufactory can be found in the Metropolitan Museum in New York, among others.