Edo Period Early Arita Dish

Underglaze blue Japanese molded porcelain dish, c. 1650.
 
Dimensions: Approximately 5⅞”.
 
Decoration: 
The rim is dressed with iron-oxide enamel, called “kuchibeni” (meaning lipstick).
 
The central scene is of a lake scene with a structure, figures, a boat, a tree, and rocks. In the sky above are birds and an orb, possibly the moon.
 
The reverse is decorated with three artemisia leaves.
 
The base bears an apocryphal Chenghua mark.
 
References:
Barry Davis Oriental Art, “Ko-Imari Porcelain from the Collection of Oliver Impey”.
Impey, “Japanese Export Porcelain”.
Jorg, “Fine & Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections”.
MacGuire, “Four Centuries of Blue & White”.
P.L.J. Arts, “Japanese Porcelain”.
Reichel, “Early Japanese Porcelain”.
Shimura, “The History of Imari, The Symbols and Mysteries of Antique Japanese Porcelain”.
 
Condition: Minor loss of brown dressing on the rim, kiln dirt on the reverse; otherwise in excellent condition consistent with age and usage. Please examine the photos; they are part of the description.