Dish with flattened rim, decorated with cloud,a rabbit and characters design in sprayed blue and white.Imari ware.Edo period.Early 17th century.

Japan's first porcelain was created four hundred years ago in Arita-cho, Saga prefecture.
Porcelain made in Arita-cho and the surrounding area is known as Arita ware.
Arita ware ceramics are still made today.
In the early days, Arita potters made simple blue-and-white sometsuke pieces.