China became an internal disturbance in those days and was not able to export China porcelain to Europe. This is a plate of China pattern exported to Europe instead of China porcelain. Appearance of the grasshopper which just jumped at rock is humorous and is cute. [Technique] Blue and White [Size] D: 8.1" [Age] Edo period (Circa 1670-1700) [Condition] There are some naked points on the surface and backside. There is one natural chip on the bottom.
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