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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09200479
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-330 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Underglaze blue four-character Fuki Chōshun mark: traditional auspicious mark on Edo export wares.
Rubbing and thinning to the overglaze gilding: honest surface wear from centuries of handling.
Scattered iron spots and tiny glaze pinholes: early kiln firing before modern temperature control.
Unglazed foot ring with natural tone: age-appropriate resting wear on the base.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA1171497
Description
Japanese Imari dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.
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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.
Philip Carrol Antiques
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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09200479
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-330 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Underglaze blue four-character Fuki Chōshun mark: traditional auspicious mark on Edo export wares.
Rubbing and thinning to the overglaze gilding: honest surface wear from centuries of handling.
Scattered iron spots and tiny glaze pinholes: early kiln firing before modern temperature control.
Unglazed foot ring with natural tone: age-appropriate resting wear on the base.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA1171497
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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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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  • ObjectDecorative Dishes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEdo Period Imari
  • MaterialPorcelain, Glaze, Enamel
  • ColourBlue and Red
  • MotifsUnderglaze cobalt blue, Iron red enamelling, Bird and floral decoration, Concentric circular borders
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This Japanese Imari porcelain dish originates from Arita during the 18th-century Edo period, measuring 4.5 cm high by 29 cm wide and 29 cm deep. The circular ceramic piece displays a polished glaze finish decorated in a palette of underglaze cobalt blue and iron-red enamel, complemented by intricate concentric circular borders and subtle gilding wear. The central medallion depicts an exotic bird perched on a rock alongside flowering branches within a band of plants, while birds in flight and perched upon rocks adorn the cavetto alongside cell motifs on the narrow rim. The reverse features a four-character underglaze blue mark reading 'Fuki chosun' alongside an underglaze blue floral scroll, presenting a crisp edge profile and an absence of damage or restoration. In a contemporary home, this decorative dish provides an authentic decorative accent suited for placement on a sideboard top within an English country house setting. The detailed avian and floral motifs offer visual interest when displayed flat on a surface or mounted within a collection of oriental ceramics, bringing traditional craftsmanship into daily interior styling without requiring complex maintenance.

FAQs

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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