VTG IMARI Commemorative Plate Takarabune Treasure Boat 16" Japan Orig Wood Box

Description: Hand painted Imari Commemorative charger plate. Rough translation on the back of the plate celebrates the completion of the Kawamichi Building in August 1973 The design on the plate features traditional Imari style: blocks of color around the plate, with white chrysanthemums on a rust color background and hand painted gold gilding throughout. The design is filled with symbolism featuring a Takarabune Treasure boat, cranes and a turtle.This plate measures 16" in diameter and stands almost 2" High and weighs 4 1/2 pounds. Original wood box is included. In Japanese folklore, the Takarabune (宝船), or "Treasure Ship", is a mythical ship piloted through the heavens by the Seven Lucky Gods. The treasures they bring on takarabune are a hat of invisibility, rolls of brocade, an inexhaustible purse, the keys to the treasure house of the gods, the scrolls and books of wisdom and life, the magic mallet, the lucky raincoat, a robe of fairy feathers and a bag of fortune.

Price: 43.46 USD

Location: Trabuco Canyon, California

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Origin: Japan

Shape: Round

Occasion: Other World Celebrations

Year Manufactured: 1973

Vintage: Yes

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Style: Oriental

Features: Commemorative

Production Style: Art Pottery

Item Width: 16 inches

Handmade: Yes

Pattern: Treasure Boat

Color: Cobalt Blue

Material: Ceramic

Set Includes: Plate

Brand: Unknown

Type: Collector Plate

Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)

Object Type: Plate

Original/Reproduction: Unknown

Theme: Good Luck

Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979

Production Technique: Pottery

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

Backstamp: Painted

Product Line: Old Imari