A large Japanese blue and white Arita 'pomegranates' kraak style charger, Edo, late 17th C.

Dia.: 53,4 cm

Painted to the centre with sprays of pomegranates and finger citron, the border divided into panels of stylised peonies and precious objects alternating with narrower panels of florets. Pomegranates and finger citron symbolically represent fertility and happiness. Together with the peach (longevity) they are seen as 'the three abundances'. Spur marks on the back.

Ref.:

- A very similar but smaller charger sold at Christie's Amsterdam, 20 May 2003, Lot 376 (€ 2.390, link).