Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate 1900 - 1920

Name: Fantastic Quality Large Antique Japanese Imari Square Plate
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1192532
Price: 475 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDecorative Plates
Period1900 - 1920
StyleJapanese Imari
MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Gilt
ColourCobalt Blue, Red and White
MotifsScalloped rim, phoenix motif, diaper patterns, asymmetrical panels
SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This large decorative plate is an antique Japanese Imari piece from 1900, made from porcelain with an enamel and gold gilt finish. The square shape features a scalloped rim with wavy edges, resting upon a brown wooden display stand with carved supports and visible grain. The surface displays hand-painted, asymmetrical panels incorporating a cobalt blue and iron-red palette alongside orange and white details, depicting a phoenix motif, blossom trees, birds, leaves, scrolls, and diaper patterns. The dimensions measure 5 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 32 cm deep. Placement suits a sideboard top or display cabinet as a decorative accent within a living room, dining room, or hallway setting. The maximalist wonderland design offers visual interest for interior styling, combining traditional hand-painted motifs with rich metallic and enamel detailing. The plate provides a distinct focal point when positioned on flat surface furniture or within a dedicated porcelain collection.

FAQs

Imari porcelain originates from the Arita region in Japan and was named after the port city of Imari from which it was shipped abroad starting in the seventeenth century. Renowned for its vibrant palette and intricate compositions, Imari ware became highly sought after by European aristocrats and collectors during the Edo and Meiji periods.

Imari wares are crafted from high-fired hard-paste porcelain clay. They typically feature underglaze cobalt blue painting, overglaze iron-red enamel, and gilded highlights, fired multiple times at varying temperatures to set the metallic oxides and vitreous glazes.

Authentic pieces generally show evidence of manual hand-brushwork rather than transfer prints, along with natural variations in glaze depth and minor firing specks. Undersides often feature spur marks, unglazed foot rims, and traditional maker or potter marks rendered in underglaze blue.

Imari ceramics are often positioned as focal decorative accents on sideboards, mantels, or within built-in shelving units. Their bold red and blue palette contrasts effectively against neutral modern backgrounds or complements maximalist interior schemes.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, and dishwashers, as these can wear down delicate overglaze enamels and gilding over time.

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