{"product_id":"edo-imari-large-charger-cranes-tortoises-pine","title":"Antique Imari Grand Charger – Auspicious Cranes, Tortoises \u0026 Pine","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAt 37.5 cm in diameter, this impressive charger brings a strong presence to any space.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking Imari charger, richly decorated in cobalt blue with an auspicious composition of \u003cstrong\u003epine, cranes and tortoises\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraceful cranes appear along the rim, each set above a band of \u003cem\u003eraimon\u003c\/em\u003e — the traditional stylised thunder motif. Tortoises are positioned against delicate \u003cem\u003ehyōretsu-mon\u003c\/em\u003e, or cracked-ice patterns, creating an intricate interplay of organic and geometric forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of crane and tortoise — \u003cem\u003eTsuru-Kame\u003c\/em\u003e — is a classic auspicious motif in Japanese art, symbolising \u003cstrong\u003elongevity and good fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pine further reinforces this symbolism, traditionally associated with \u003cstrong\u003eendurance and long life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration appears to combine \u003cstrong\u003ecobalt blue underglaze painting and fine transfer printing\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing remarkable detail while retaining the character of traditional Japanese porcelain decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall firing marks, iron spots and irregularities visible across the reverse are characteristic of traditional kiln production and add to the individual character of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderfully decorative piece with meaning — not simply beautiful to look at, but carrying a traditional Japanese wish for a long and fortunate life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Edo -Meiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt blue underglaze \u0026amp; transfer printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine, Cranes \u0026amp; Tortoises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRaimon\u003c\/em\u003e (stylised thunder motif) \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eHyōretsu-mon\u003c\/em\u003e (cracked-ice pattern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scalloped rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.5 cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This antique piece displays various firing marks, iron spots and surface irregularities consistent with its age and traditional kiln production. These are part of the character of the piece rather than defects of modern manufacture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kotto Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48419243524285,"sku":"kottoliving-imari-lp-406","price":895.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/6307\/8845\/files\/kottoliving-imari-lp-406-01_48752ee9-874b-4d81-a683-87db27463430.jpg?v=1789131633","url":"https:\/\/kottoliving.com\/products\/edo-imari-large-charger-cranes-tortoises-pine","provider":"Kotto Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}