Antique Japanese Arita Blue White Charger Plate Foo Dog Lion Peony-19''-Asian

This striking antique Japanese Arita porcelain charger showcases a traditional blue-and-white hand-painted design featuring peonies, stylized clouds, and a mythological guardian lion (shishi), symbols of protection and prosperity in East Asian art. Produced in the Arita region of Japan—long celebrated for its fine porcelain—this piece reflects export wares made for Western markets in the late 19th to early 20th century, circa 1890–1910. Large-scale chargers such as this were often displayed in parlors or dining rooms as decorative focal points rather than for everyday use. Measuring 19.25" diameter x 2.5" deep, it presents beautifully as wall décor, a table centerpiece, or layered with collected ceramics. A timeless piece well-suited to Chinoiserie, Grandmillennial, Traditional, and Eclectic interiors.

Condition:
Two small hairline cracks and one chip, all visible in photos; stable overall with age-appropriate wear consistent with antique porcelain.