An outstanding and unusual large Japanese plate or shallow bowl Hand painted all over, top and bottom, with polychrome enamels Bold colors, red, green and underglaze cobalt blue It features two portraits, possibly a family, male and female, in traditional attire: kimonos and hairdo, surrounded by typical for the period patterns The bottom depicts three kids playing among flowers Exquisite work altogether, aligned with the highest standards of the Japanese aesthetics Signed with kanji characters upfront, additional research needed for detailed identification Circa late 19th/very early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Measurements: Approx. 10" diameter (across) x 2.25" tall / deep Weighs about 1 lb. 13 oz. Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. No issues to be noted. All original