Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain “Takarabune” Boat Serving Dishes - Arita, Meiji Period c.1890

Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain serving dishes, Arita, Meiji Period (circa 1890). The dish shaped in lightly moulded relief as a “Takarabune” Treasure boat the sides with stylised waves. Painted with various textile motif of flowers, plants Please see photographs as they from part of the description In Japanese folklore the “Takarabune” Treasure boat is a mythical ship piloted through the heavens by the severn Lucky Gods during the first three days of the new year.