Antique Japanese Arita Imari Bowl with Exterior Scholar Scene.   Have never seen one like this, a porch with a flower tree in the background and a vase, book , teapot set on a table.   Opposite on the side is a painted lobster and 2 dotted circles, with an artist chop mark.   6 character blue under-glaze mark on reverse.   Brown red rim.   Very unusual.   I have never seen one before.   

Measures 6 1/8 inches in diameter and roughly 2 inches in height.

Condition:  perfect ping sound when tapped with finger, this is to locate any hidden damage. NONE.  No cracks, no repairs and no chips.  There are areas with there is pitting from either production or just how old this is.