I am very new to learning about Chinese and Asian ceramics. I have this small oval platter. It is about 10" X 7 1/4". Is it Chinese? Asian? Is it a platter? Is the orange design a bird? What type of tree is in the middle? There are no markings that I can see. Any information is much appreciated.
Carol
Both top and underside decoration look Japanese. The "bird" is a phoenix.
This is Japanese Arita porcelain, the bird is a Ho Ho bird, I think thats how you pronounce it, the flowers are chrysanthemums a typical Japanese decoration, I would think that this is mid 20th century.
Thank you for the information!
Carol