AN IMARI LARGE CHARGER Edo period (1615-1868), 18th centuryPROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SCOTTISH ESTATEAN IMARI LARGE CHARGEREdo period (1615-1868), 18th centuryPainted in underglaze blue, iron-red, and gilt enamels, the well with a central roundel decorated with a globular tripod vase filled with a small bonsai pine tree and blooming plum branches within a stylised floral and karakusa ('Chinese grasses') border, the broad rim decorated with ho-o birds amongst chrysanthemum, peonies, and budding cherry blossom tree separated by with smaller lobed panels filled peonies and buds on karakusa ground, the exterior sparsely decorated with plum, chrysanthemum, and peony; with a metal hanging frame. 55.5cm (21 7/8in) diam.None