A Japanese blue and white Arita charger, Aoki Brothers Company, Meiji period, the scallop edged charger underglaze decorated with successive lattice diaper and scroll pattern borders interspersed with bold floral reserves, enclosing a circular arrangement of flowers and foliage, spur marks underside, with mountains and waves imagery to the exterior, maker's mark to the underside. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 45 cm