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Outstanding Japanese Imari Charger Koi Carp
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Outstanding Japanese Imari Charger Koi Carp

19th century
Description

This is an outstanding 19th century Japanese Imari charger in perfect condition dating from around 1870.

The fine porcelain charger is beautifully hand painted with a really wonderful work of art depicting large Koi carp in a river with very clever use of perspective that draws the eye into the painting. The fish have such realism with the winding river leading away from the eye and the accompanying boardwalk going off into the distance. The painting includes classic Japanese iconic detail with prunus blossom overhanging and beautiful tall blue irises in the foreground.

The geisha ladies are attractively dressed in traditional costume with beautiful hand gilded kimono with red ironstone highlights, with their hair set in the traditional Japanese styling.

This is a truly beautiful example with great style and quality and is ready to hang with its original wire cage to the reverse.

The charger bears the original factory backstamp to the work which indicates the manufacturer. While it is very hard to make out, this is highly likely to be Arita ware from the Hizen region of Japan manufactured during the Edo period.

Perfect condition, no damage or restoration.

The charger is a fine size with great impact in any situation measuring 46.5 cms in diameter.

UK insured packing and delivery is £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger to the 1870s.

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SA1179731
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Description
This is an outstanding 19th century Japanese Imari charger in perfect condition dating from around 1870.
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The fine porcelain charger is beautifully hand painted with a really wonderful work of art depicting large Koi carp in a river with very clever use of perspective that draws the eye into the painting.
Rams Head Antiques

The fish have such realism with the winding river leading away from the eye and the accompanying boardwalk going off into the distance. The painting includes classic Japanese iconic detail with prunus blossom overhanging and beautiful tall blue irises in the foreground.

fig 1. A round Japanese porcelain charger decorated with two koi carp, irises, stream waters, and figures under a blossom tree.
fig 1. Outstanding Japanese Imari Charger Koi Carp

The geisha ladies are attractively dressed in traditional costume with beautiful hand gilded kimono with red ironstone highlights, with their hair set in the traditional Japanese styling.

This is a truly beautiful example with great style and quality and is ready to hang with its original wire cage to the reverse.

fig 2. A round Japanese porcelain charger decorated with two koi carp, irises, stream waters, and figures under a blossom tree.
fig 2. Outstanding Japanese Imari Charger Koi Carp

The charger bears the original factory backstamp to the work which indicates the manufacturer. While it is very hard to make out, this is highly likely to be Arita ware from the Hizen region of Japan manufactured during the Edo period.

Perfect condition, no damage or restoration.

The charger is a fine size with great impact in any situation measuring 46.5 cms in diameter.

UK insured packing and delivery is £25

Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger to the 1870s.

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An Imari charger is a substantial decorative porcelain platter named after the Japanese port town of Imari, through which export ceramics produced in the Arita region were shipped to Europe and beyond starting in the seventeenth century.

These chargers are crafted from hard-paste porcelain clay and fired at high temperatures. Decoration typically combines cobalt blue underglaze decoration with overglaze polychrome enamels and iron-red detailing.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-painted brushwork with minor natural variations, iron-red or underglaze blue markings on the underside, unglazed foot rims, and subtle kiln imperfections consistent with historical firing methods.

A charger can be displayed on an acrylic or wooden plate stand on top of a sideboard or console table, or hung securely on a feature wall using a specialized wire wall hanger as part of a gallery arrangement.

Maintain porcelain chargers by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth. Avoid using abrasive sponges, harsh chemicals, or fully immersing pieces with wire mounting hardware in water.
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