This is a beautiful large 18-inch Japanese Kutani porcelain charger, hand-painted in vibrant overglaze enamels. The painting is detailed and expressive, using classic Kutani enamel tones including pink, green, yellow, red, and soft blue. The charger has a gracefully rounded form with a slightly raised rim and an unglazed foot typical of late 19th-early 20th century Japanese export porcelain. A striking display piece suitable for collectors of Asian antiques or decorative arts. Era: Meiji/Taisho period c. Decoration: Hand-painted enamel birds, blossoms, and foliage. Diameter: Approximately 18 inches. Type: Decorative charger / display plate. Color Palette: Multi-color enamels over glaze. What This Item Is. You have a large Japanese Kutani-style porcelain charger (decorative platter). ? Why It Appears Japanese, Not Chinese. Even though the underside decoration might loosely resemble Chinese motifs, these details indicate Japanese origin. Overglaze Enamel Painting Style. Soft pastel pinks, greens, and yellows. Highly detailed naturalistic birds. Brushwork typical of Japanese aesthetic refinement. Colors match Kutani palettes of the late 19th-early 20th century. The design-songbirds among cherry blossoms and seasonal plants-is especially common on Kutani and Satsuma export pieces. The unglazed foot ring with slight iron spotting is more Japanese than Chinese for this era. Chinese pieces from the same period generally show different clay color and finishing. No Reign Mark or Stamp. Many Meiji-era Kutani export plates were not marked. Your tape measurement shows about 18 inches across-this makes it a large display charger, often made specifically for export to Europe and the U. Because there is no maker’s mark, the exact kiln cannot be identified. It is most likely from. ? Kutani Kilns – Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Produced by one of the many small Meiji-era workshops supplying export goods.