Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c.1890) Imari Ceramic Plate Floral Design Basket This chest was well used

This chest was well used and well loved and has a warm aged patina

Hand made and likely with original lacque deep warm red semi-clear lacquer

The top handle is still very secure and provides a convenient way to transport this chest

The choba - dansu was a special chest used to store document

Please see picture #10 for the very slight separation of lacquer at the corner

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c.1890) Imari Ceramic Plate Floral Design Basket This chest was well usedThis is an antique Japanese Meiji Era (c. 1890) Imari ceramic plate with a stencil print design of flowers. The plate is made with high fired ceramics for lasting durability. This plate measures 7" in diameter by 1 1 4" tall (17. 5 x 3 cm). Having been in storage for over a century this plate remains in very fine condition for its age.