Delftware/Ceramics >> LARGE 19TH C IMARI CHARGER

A huge and impressive 19th Century Imari charger, the gently-dished body intensely decorated with a sea shore scene. A large lobster, two langoustine, and with turtles foraging amongst seaweed, mussel shells, conches, and sea snails. In the background the land rises up to towered buildings set on a hill with flags flying; the houses set amongst trees. The whole in a vibrant Imari palette with gilt highlighting.

Diameter 24 inches.

c. 1850