Pair of Japanese Edo Period Arita Imari Porcelain Plates of Shishi Dogs

Description

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Description:
These are thin hand potted porcelain plate with short profile footrim.  Its precise and finely painted decoration of three Japanese Shishi dogs in various position playing among scrolling flower vine.  The rim has remnant of
applied
gilt.  The reverse has decoration of a continous scrolling vine.
I’m more certain that these are from Edo period, second half of 18thC.  However, the lack of kiln’s spur marks give me a little hesitation. That’s why my dating is 19thC (late Edo to Meiji period)
Plate marked “1B” has small chip.  Everything else is in very good condition with no cracks or hairline.
Dimensions:
Each plate is
7.375
“D.
Shipping
weight with double boxing is approx. 3 – 4 lbs.
Condition:
One plate has small chip (see photo with purple/red arrow).  Crazing and usage wear.  No other damage such as cracks or hairlines.  Please study photos carefully for further condition detail.
Age / Dating:
Japanese, 19thC, late Edo period to Meiji period.