Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate 1900 - 1920

Name: Lovely Antique Japanese Imari Plate
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1056107
Price: 345 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDecorative Plates
Period1900 - 1920
StyleJapanese Imari
MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gilt
ColourRust Red and Cobalt Blue
MotifsScalloped rim, Central floral medallion, Paneled floral decoration, Cobalt blue underglaze
SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This antique Japanese Imari plate, dating from 1900, is a porcelain decorative piece finished with colourful enamel glazes and gilt details. The circular dish features a scalloped rim, a central floral medallion surrounded by paneled floral decorations, and underglaze cobalt blue elements alongside hand-painted rust red, green, white, and gold tones. The detailed traditional patterns cover the entire surface, presenting a vibrant aesthetic suited to an English Country House interior. Measuring 5 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 31 cm deep, the dish sits flat on a support stand for display. In a modern home, this plate is placed on a sideboard top to add colour and traditional craftsmanship to a living room, dining room, or hallway surface.

FAQs

Imari porcelain refers to Japanese export ceramic wares produced around the town of Arita in the former Hizen Province. Named after the port of Imari from which it was shipped, this porcelain is distinguished by its vibrant palette of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron-red enamel, and gilded highlights.

Imari porcelain is constructed from fine kaolin clay fired at high temperatures to produce a dense, vitreous body. Artisans painted designs using cobalt blue oxide prior to the initial glaze firing, after which polychrome enamels and gold leaf were applied over the glaze and fired a second time in a lower-temperature kiln.

Authentic antique Imari pieces typically display signs of handcrafting, such as slight irregularities in shape, spur marks on the base from kiln supports, and visible brushstrokes in the enamel decoration. Later reproductions often present overly uniform patterns, modern printed marks, or brighter, chemically produced enamels.

Imari porcelain provides visual contrast in contemporary interiors when displayed upright on plate stands atop sideboards or consoles. These pieces are also frequently mounted on accent walls in groupings or incorporated into traditional dresser displays alongside dark wood or metallic accents.

Clean antique Imari porcelain gently using warm water and a mild detergent with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges, chemical solvents, or immersion in hot water, as overglaze enamels and gilding can wear away over time; dishwasher use must be strictly avoided.

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