A Japanese antique Imari charger, Meiji period, late 19th century the square charger, with serpentine rim and canted corners, on a ring foot, decorated in underglaze blue, iron red enamel and gilt highlights with a phoenix over floral roundel, framed by freely executed panelled border, with auspicious symbols to the exterior, height 5 cm, length 31 cm, width 28.5 cm