A GROUP OF TWO ARITA BLUE AND WHITE RELIEF PLATES, JAPAN, the smaller plate with a repeating quatrefoil band at the edge, within a white band dish, centering a stylized phoenix feather repeating motif surrounding a landscape incised with a pine, bamboo, cherry blossom, lotus bud and rock motif, signed under glaze with four characters, diameter: 11"; the larger platter with a an edge decorated with repeating lotus bloom within adorsed scrolls interspersed by lattice style quatrefoil motifs, followed by a wide, white relief lattice bowl, centering a repeating stylized petal motif surrounding a spray of chrysanthemum flower blooms and leaves, signed under glaze with four characters, with a Jitsu-to and a Shimazu Clan Family mon. diameter: 13 1/4".

Mild sticker residues, but overall in 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.