Is all Imari Japanese?

No. Japanese porcelain from the Kyushu kilns dominates, named in about half the titles on Sellingantiques, but the same palette was used by Chinese export kilns and by English porcelain and ironstone factories. When a listing says "in the Imari palette" it is describing colours. That phrasing turns up throughout the English and Chinese material.

What form turns up most often?

Bowls and chargers, by a wide margin. Between them they account for close to half the titles, with dishes, plates and jars and covers behind. The typical piece is a Japanese bowl or charger of the later 19th or early 20th century. Figures, incense burners and ewers appear only occasionally.

How old is the oldest Imari on the site?

The dated field runs from 1700 to 1930. The earliest titles reach back further in their wording, with a charger and a bijin described as circa 1690 and a wine bottle put before 1700. About half the listings carry a clean year at all. The rest use period brackets or Japanese era names.

Why do some titles say Meiji instead of a date?

Japanese period names are used as dating shorthand. Meiji covers 1868 to 1912, Genroku sits around the turn of the 18th century, and Edo covers the long stretch before 1868. English reign labels work the same way in this category, with Victorian and Georgian appearing alongside or instead of years.

What are barbers' bowls?

Shaving bowls with a cut-out for the neck. They are a recurring curiosity in this category, showing up in both the Japanese and Chinese strands. Where they appear they are dated to roughly 1700 to 1750, so they belong with the earlier material rather than the export wares of the late 19th century.

Does size affect where a piece sits?

It does. Large appears in around a fifth of titles, and where diameters are stated the chargers climb from 39.5cm through 47cm and 55cm to 63cm. Two wall chargers at 71cm sit at the very top of the range.

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Imari is porcelain and pottery painted in underglaze blue, iron red and gold, made in Japan for export and later copied by Chinese and English factories for the western table and mantelpiece.

19th century

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Pair 19th Century Masons Ironstone Tureens

From Martlesham Antiques

£620

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Unusual Large Antique Japanese Quality Imari Bowl

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Large Antique Japanese Quality Imari Bowl

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£565

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19th century

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Pair 19th Century Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureens with Ladles

From Martlesham Antiques

£580

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Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl Decorative Meiji Period Centrepiece

19th century

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Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl Decorative Meiji Period Centrepiece

From London City Antiques

£695

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Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Large Scalloped Edge Bowls

1900 - 1920

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Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Large Scalloped Edge Bowls

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£675

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Lovely Antique Japanese Imari Bowl with a Scallop Shaped Edge

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Antique Japanese Imari Bowl with a Scallop Shaped Edge

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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1900 - 1920

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Lovely Antique Edwardian Biscuit Barrel

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£325

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19th century

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Victorian 59 Piece Dinner Service.

From John Howkins Antiques

£750

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19th century

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A Pair of Early 19th Century Sauceboats

From Martlesham Antiques

£480

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Ginger Jar, Arita, Late 19th Century

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£300

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Where diameters are quoted, Imari chargers on Sellingantiques climb from 39.5cm through 47cm, 55cm and 63cm, with two monumental wall chargers at 71cm.

19th century

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Japanese Imari Bowl

From Deva Antiques

£125

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18th century

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Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Jardinière 18th-century Imari Chinoiserie

From Artsonline

£399

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Antique Pair of Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Chargers Depicting the Seven Lucky Gods

19th century

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Antique Pair of Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Chargers Depicting the Seven Lucky Gods

From London City Antiques

£2,250

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Imari Charger in Fantastic Condition Edo Period Circa1850

19th century

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Imari Charger in Fantastic Condition Edo Period Circa1850

From Frank Craig Antiques

£850

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A Good and Large Imari Charger Circa 1890

19th century

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A Good and Large Imari Charger Circa 1890

From Frank Craig Antiques

£480

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Stunning Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Blue and White Chargers

1900 - 1920

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Stunning Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Blue and White Chargers

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£995

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Antique Imari

Pair 19th Century Masons Ironstone Tureens

Unusual Large Antique Japanese Quality Imari Bowl

Pair 19th Century Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureens with Ladles

Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl Decorative Meiji Period Centrepiece

Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Large Scalloped Edge Bowls

Lovely Antique Japanese Imari Bowl with a Scallop Shaped Edge

Lovely Antique Edwardian Biscuit Barrel

Victorian 59 Piece Dinner Service.

A Pair of Early 19th Century Sauceboats

Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Ginger Jar, Arita, Late 19th Century

Japanese Imari Bowl

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Jardinière 18th-century Imari Chinoiserie

Antique Pair of Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Chargers Depicting the Seven Lucky Gods

Imari Charger in Fantastic Condition Edo Period Circa1850

A Good and Large Imari Charger Circa 1890

Stunning Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Blue and White Chargers

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