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Quality Antique Japanese Blue and White Imari Plate
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Quality Antique Japanese Blue and White Imari Plate

1900 - 1920
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Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate having a quality antique Japanese imari blue and white plate, hand painted in wonderful blue and white colours decorated with a bird, flowers and a tree.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Japanese Blue White Plate to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168318
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Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate having a quality antique Japanese imari blue and white plate, hand painted in wonderful blue and white colours decorated with a bird, flowers and a tree.
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Japanese Blue White Plate to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168318
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A circular Japanese porcelain plate with hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze decoration depicting a bird on a flowering branch, framed by a geometric diaper rim border.
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Archive I A circular Japanese porcelain plate with hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze decoration depicting a bird on a flowering branch, framed by a geometric diaper rim border.

Quality Antique Japanese Blue and White Imari Plate

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A circular Japanese porcelain plate with hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze decoration depicting a bird on a flowering branch, framed by a geometric diaper rim border.
Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate
Ref: SA1168318
A circular Japanese porcelain plate with hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze decoration depicting a bird on a flowering branch, framed by a geometric diaper rim border.
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  • ObjectDecorative Plates
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Imari
  • MaterialPorcelain, Glaze
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsUnderglaze cobalt blue, Bird and blossom motif, Geometric diaper border
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This antique Japanese Imari plate dates from 1900 and exemplifies traditional porcelain craftsmanship. The circular dish displays a glossy white glaze hand-painted in vibrant underglaze cobalt blue. The central illustration depicts a bird perched among blossoming flowers on a tree branch, set against a rocky ground base. A repeated geometric diaper pattern frames the outer rim in a continuous band. Signs of age include faint surface crazing and minor kiln speckling visible within the glazed body. The plate measures 5 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a decorative focal point for display on a sideboard top. The classic blue and white palette integrates naturally into traditional rooms and English Country House aesthetics. Collectors can also mount the porcelain dish securely on a wall or present it flat inside a glass-fronted cabinet to highlight the hand-painted motifs.

Japanese blue and white Imari porcelain, often termed sometsuke, refers to high-fired ceramic wares decorated with underglaze cobalt blue paint prior to clear glaze application and firing. Originating in the Arita region during the seventeenth century, these wares frequently feature naturalistic flora, fauna, and geometric border patterning.

Traditional pieces were crafted from kaolin-rich clay, turned on a potters wheel or press-moulded, and painted by hand using cobalt oxide pigment on unglazed porcelain bisque. A clear glaze was applied over the painted surface before subjecting the piece to a single high-temperature kiln firing.

Authentic historical pieces generally display subtle manual variations in brushwork, firing imperfections such as small spur marks or kiln grit on the base, and a smooth wear pattern along the foot rim. Additionally, the cobalt blue tone often exhibits depth and texture rather than uniform modern printed precision.

Decorative porcelain plates can be displayed on plate stands atop sideboards, arranged inside glazed cabinet shelving, or mounted in structured wall groupings to introduce colour and pattern. Pairing underglaze blue ceramics with natural timber surfaces or minimal contemporary backdrops creates visual contrast.

Preservation requires gentle hand washing using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or automated dishwashers. Displaying pieces away from high-traffic edges or using padded display stands prevents accidental chips and structural stress.
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