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Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plates
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Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plates

19th century
Sold 7 July 2026 · London City Antiques
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A fine pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain plates beautifully hand-painted in the traditional iron-red, cobalt blue, and gilt palette on a white ground. Each plate features a central floral medallion surrounded by alternating panels of stylised chrysanthemums, peonies, and foliage — a classic example of late 19th-century Imari design.

The plates exhibit excellent quality enamelling and balanced composition, with gilt detailing adding refinement and depth. These decorative pieces display wonderfully on stands or in a cabinet, bringing a touch of Edo and Meiji-period artistry to any interior.

Date: Circa 1880

Origin: Japan

Period: Late Meiji

Material: Porcelain, hand-painted in underglaze blue, overglaze iron-red, and gilt

Condition: Excellent antique condition with no restoration; minor wear to gilding consistent with age.

Dimensions (each):

Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)

Width: 21 cm (8.3 in)

Depth: 14.5 cm (5.7 in)

A graceful and well-matched pair of Imari plates — fine examples of traditional Japanese porcelain craftsmanship from the late 19th century.

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Antique Imari Porcelain Plates to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1174208
Dealers Internal Reference
2890
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A fine pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain plates beautifully hand-painted in the traditional iron-red, cobalt blue, and gilt palette on a white ground.
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Each plate features a central floral medallion surrounded by alternating panels of stylised chrysanthemums, peonies, and foliage — a classic example of late 19th-century Imari design.
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fig 1. A pair of scalloped antique Imari porcelain plates featuring hand-painted floral and geometric patterns in cobalt blue, iron red, and white.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plates

The plates exhibit excellent quality enamelling and balanced composition, with gilt detailing adding refinement and depth. These decorative pieces display wonderfully on stands or in a cabinet, bringing a touch of Edo and Meiji-period artistry to any interior.

fig 2. A pair of scalloped antique Imari porcelain plates featuring hand-painted floral and geometric patterns in cobalt blue, iron red, and white.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plates

Date: Circa 1880

Origin: Japan

Period: Late Meiji

Material: Porcelain, hand-painted in underglaze blue, overglaze iron-red, and gilt

Condition: Excellent antique condition with no restoration; minor wear to gilding consistent with age.

fig 3. A pair of scalloped antique Imari porcelain plates featuring hand-painted floral and geometric patterns in cobalt blue, iron red, and white.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plates

Dimensions (each):

Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)

Width: 21 cm (8.3 in)

Depth: 14.5 cm (5.7 in)

A graceful and well-matched pair of Imari plates — fine examples of traditional Japanese porcelain craftsmanship from the late 19th century.

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Antique Imari Porcelain Plates to the 1880s.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174208
Dealers Internal Ref
2890
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A pair of scalloped antique Imari porcelain plates featuring hand-painted floral and geometric patterns in cobalt blue, iron red, and white. SOLD7 JUL 26

Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plates

Archive II A pair of scalloped antique Imari porcelain plates featuring hand-painted floral and geometric patterns in cobalt blue, iron red, and white. View II
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A pair of scalloped antique Imari porcelain plates featuring hand-painted floral and geometric patterns in cobalt blue, iron red, and white.
Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plates
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A pair of scalloped antique Imari porcelain plates featuring hand-painted floral and geometric patterns in cobalt blue, iron red, and white.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Plates
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Traditional
  • Material[Porcelain, Ceramic, Glaze]
  • ColourBlue and Orange
  • MotifsScalloped edges, Floral panels, Geometric borders
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Imari porcelain originates from the town of Arita in the Hizen province of Japan and was extensively exported to Europe from the port of Imari during the Edo period.

Imari pieces are crafted from high-fired kaolin clay, traditionally decorated underglaze in cobalt blue and overglaze in iron red, with frequent additions of gold detailing.

Authentic pieces often feature characteristic unglazed foot rims, slight firing imperfections, hand-painted brushwork rather than transfers, and specific potting weight typical of historical periods.

These pieces can be mounted on walls using plate hangers, displayed on plate stands within shelving units, or utilised as accent dishes on sideboards and coffee tables.

Antique porcelain should be hand-washed gently in lukewarm water with mild detergent, avoiding abrasive materials, dishwashers, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
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