Cat Plate

[kardinalisimo]

I guess an export piece.
Any help with the period and the signature?
Thanks

[peterp]

I'm afraid this could be Japanese too. Although the decoration has a resemblance to Chinese decorations, the foot rim, top rim and mark are typical for Japanese porcelain.  I am still to see a Chinese plate with such a rim.
But, this seems to be old.

[kardinalisimo]

The rim is not traditional but I thought the export pieces may have exceptions. I would never guess the painting style and the enamels were done by the Japanese. Maybe Stan knows more.
There is another plate with similar shape that is probably Japanese too.

[shelley Kong]

Peter,
Referring to reply #2, I notice that there is a ridge running round the foot rim. What does that tell us? Thank you! Shelley