Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate 18th Century

Name: Japanese Imari 18th Century.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA927755
Price: 120 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDecorative Plates
Period18th century
StyleEdo Period
MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
ColourCobalt Blue and Rust Red
MotifsLobed rim, Phoenix motif, Brocade panels, Chrysanthemum patterns
SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This eighteenth-century Japanese Imari porcelain dish comes from the Edo period and exemplifies traditional decorative ceramic techniques. The object displays a vibrant palette of cobalt blue, rust red, and gold leaf highlights against a white glazed ground. A lobed rim with a scalloped edge frames the interior decoration, which features a central circular medallion enclosing a phoenix motif surrounded by dynamic foliage. Radiating outwards from the centre are alternating panels decorated with intricate brocade patterns, stylized chrysanthemum flowers, and floral motifs. The glaze exhibits a glossy finish across the decorated surface, showing characteristic hand-painted detailing throughout the geometric and organic sections. The piece measures 4 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 22 cm deep, offering a versatile scale for display. Placed in a modern home, this decorative plate suits placement on a mantelpiece or as part of a curated table display in an English country house interior, bringing traditional Asian craftsmanship into everyday living spaces.

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Imari porcelain refers to Japanese export wares produced in the Arita region of Hizen province and exported from the port of Imari starting in the seventeenth century. Recognized for its distinctive palette, traditional Imari combines underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze iron-red enamel and gold leaf accents.

Traditional Imari ceramics are crafted from kaolin-rich porcelain clay fired at high temperatures. The decoration involves a primary firing for the underglaze cobalt blue pigment, followed by secondary lower-temperature firings to set the overglaze iron-red enamel and gilded details.

Authentic eighteenth-century Imari pieces typically exhibit spur marks on the underside from kiln supports, slight irregularities in hand-painted motifs, and a bluish-grey tinge in the white glaze base. The cobalt blue often shows tonal variation where applied by hand beneath the glaze.

Antique Imari plates serve as vibrant focal points when displayed on dark timber sideboards, integrated into gallery walls using plate hangers, or styled upright on brass display stands inside contemporary alcove shelving.

Clean gilded antique porcelain using warm water and a small amount of mild liquid soap applied with a soft sponge. Never submerge pieces with delicate gilding, avoid chemical solvents or abrasive pads, and do not place them in a dishwasher.

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