Finely Decorated Large Late C17th /Early C18th Edo Period Japanese Arita Porcelain Charger .

Finely decorated large late C17th / early C18th Edo period Japanese Arita porcelain charger .

Deeply-dished large scale circular porcelain charger painted in the traditional colours of the Imari palette. The broad borders featuring floral chrysanthemum head decoration with iron red and colbalt blue enamel painting , the centre having a floral arrangement in a vase or vessel, the whole with gilded highlights . Raised on a foot-rim painted with a blue line within , and having ‘kiln-spurs’ in the glaze of the base produced during the manufacturing firing process.

Having historic riveted ‘wabi-sabi’ repairs, a skilful technique employed in the 18th and 19th centuries to repair and restore precious and cherished items of porcelain.

An unusually large characterful early Edo period Japanese charger with vibrant decoration to add exotic sophistication and an oriental accent to an interior scheme .

H 22”

W 22”

D 4.5”

Japan c.1700

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

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Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.