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Japanese Imari Dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.
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Japanese Imari Dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.

18th century
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Japanese Imari dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period. The circular dish hand painted to the centre with an exotic bird perched on a rock, beside two further birds amongst flowering branches; within a band of flowering plants, upon a gilt karakusa ground.

Birds in flight, and upon rocks, amongst further flowering plants adorn the cavetto, which in turn is surrounded by a narrow rim painted in underglaze blue and iron red enamel, with cell motif.

The underside with floral scroll in underglaze blue.

Four character mark in underglaze blue ‘Fuki chosun’ (Good fortune and long life) to the reverse.

Diameter – 29 cm, 11 3/8”.

Height – 4.5 cm, 1 3/4”.

Condition – Minor typical wear to the gilding. No damage. No restoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Porcelain Dish to the 18th Century.

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SA1171497
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Japanese Imari dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.
The circular dish hand painted to the centre with an exotic bird perched on a rock, beside two further birds amongst flowering branches; within a band of flowering plants, upon a gilt karakusa ground.
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fig 1. An 18th-century circular Japanese Imari porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron-red floral and bird patterns.
fig 1. Japanese Imari Dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.

Birds in flight, and upon rocks, amongst further flowering plants adorn the cavetto, which in turn is surrounded by a narrow rim painted in underglaze blue and iron red enamel, with cell motif.

The underside with floral scroll in underglaze blue.

fig 2. An 18th-century circular Japanese Imari porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron-red floral and bird patterns.
fig 2. Japanese Imari Dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.

Four character mark in underglaze blue ‘Fuki chosun’ (Good fortune and long life) to the reverse.

Diameter – 29 cm, 11 3/8”.

Height – 4.5 cm, 1 3/4”.

Condition – Minor typical wear to the gilding. No damage. No restoration.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Porcelain Dish to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171497
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Japanese Imari Dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.

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An 18th-century circular Japanese Imari porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron-red floral and bird patterns.
Japanese Imari dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.
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An 18th-century circular Japanese Imari porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron-red floral and bird patterns.
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Imari porcelain refers to Japanese porcelain wares produced in the Arita region of Hizen province and exported via the port of Imari, predominantly during the Edo period. These ceramics are characterised by underglaze cobalt blue combined with overglaze iron-red and enamel decoration.

Imari wares are crafted from kaolin ceramic clay fired at high temperatures to produce a dense porcelain body. Decorative patterns combine painted underglaze cobalt blue, initial high-temperature glaze firing, and subsequent application of overglaze iron-red and enamel pigments fired at lower temperatures.

Authentic 18th-century Imari pieces frequently feature spur marks on the base from kiln supports, small glaze pinholes, and deep cobalt blue tones beneath hand-applied iron-red enamelling. The porcelain body often displays slight greyish undertones compared to later modern productions.

Imari ceramics function effectively as accent display pieces on a sideboard top, arranged within open bookcases, or mounted on walls in curated groupings. The vibrant contrast of cobalt blue and iron-red introduces historical texture and pattern to both traditional and contemporary spaces.

Clean antique Imari porcelain by hand using lukewarm water and a gentle liquid soap, avoiding abrasive pads or chemical cleaners that could erode overglaze enamels. Do not submerge pieces with existing hair cracks or place them in automatic dishwashers.
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