A GROUP OF TWO JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN WARES, CHARGER AND PLATE, ATTRIBUTED TO THE MEIJI ERA (1868-1912), underglaze blue painted porcelain, the charger, an imitation in the Qing Dynasty export Kangxi taste of the 17th/18th century with a petal form scalloped edge painted with a mysterious landscape encircling a band of honeycomb florets and centering a landscape scene with the "Three Friends," pine, plum, and bamboo accompanied by pairs of cranes, phoenix and swallowtail butterflies, the exterior with bushy flourishes, diameter: 17"; and a floriform plate with an outer band of blooming flowers, two blue rings encircle a landscape scene with a pine tree, rocks and flowers with a descending crane and another standing, diameter: 12 1/2".

Some minor wear, surface scratches, minor chips and losses, soil within crevices, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.