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Large 19th Century Imari Vase
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €7,605     $8,255
£6,500
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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Large 19th Century Imari Vase

19th century
Description

A spectacular late 19th century Japanese Imari vase, having wonderful bold blue and orange ground, classical motif decoration to the boarders, inset hand painted panels depicting exotic birds, flowers, blossom trees and a large vase with chrysanthemums in.

Batch 74 R UNKZZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase to the 19th Century.

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SA1012809
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001899
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Description
A spectacular late 19th century Japanese Imari vase, having wonderful bold blue and orange ground, classical motif decoration to the boarders, inset hand painted panels depicting exotic birds, flowers, blossom trees and a large vase with chrysanthemums in.

Batch 74 R UNKZZ

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1012809
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001899
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration.
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Archive I A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration.

Large 19th Century Imari Vase

Archive II A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration. View II
Archive III A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration. View III
Archive IV A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration. View IV
Archive V A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration. View V
Archive VI A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration. View VI
Archive VII A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration. View VII
Archive VIII A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration. View VIII
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Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2018
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Verified Since Feb 2018
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Location: Spring Gardens, 76 Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1RL, United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration.
Large 19th Century Imari vase
Ref: SA1012809
A large 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain vase featuring a flared neck, floral cartouches, bird motifs, and intricate cobalt blue and rust red decoration.
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Imari porcelain originates from the Arita region in Japan and was named after the port of Imari from which it was exported to Europe during the 17th to 19th centuries. European aristocrats prized these items for their complex hand-painted decoration, featuring underglaze cobalt blue combined with overglaze iron red and gilded embellishments.

Traditional Imari ceramics were crafted from fine kaolin clay fired at high temperatures to form durable porcelain. Artisans applied cobalt blue decoration before the initial glaze firing, followed by detailed overglaze painting using iron-red enamels and gold leaf highlights in subsequent low-temperature firings.

Authentic 19th-century Imari pieces display a dense colour palette composed of cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt details. Inspection reveals minor hand-painted variations, subtle irregularities in the glaze, and slight wear to the gilded areas, along with a distinct weight characteristic of high-fired antique porcelain.

A large Imari vase functions well as a focal accent on a dark wood sideboard, inside a fireplace alcove, or positioned on a hallway console table. The strong contrast of rust red and navy blue complements both classic traditional interiors and minimalist modern spaces.

Clean antique Imari porcelain using lukewarm water and a mild detergent applied with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, scrubbing pads, or chemical solvents, as these can strip overglaze enamel paint and delicate gilding from the surface.
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