Antique small size Japanese Imari pattern bowl with scalloped rim. This bowl dates from circa 1890 and has been hand painted with fan shaped vignettes featuring crane birds. At the centre is a Lotus Blossom and the decoration around the outside features two Phoenix birds. 

The bowl stands 6 cms high and the diameter at the rim is approx 13.5 cm. It weighs 217g and is in good condition with just some rubbing to the blue band painted around the outside towards the footrim. There is a minor chip to the rim. A very attractive pot to add to any collection.