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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A Set of Six 19th Century Masons Ironstone Soup Bowls

From Martlesham Antiques

£395

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Masons Ironstone Imari Pot Pourri & Cover, C. 1815.

18th century

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Masons Ironstone Imari Pot Pourri & Cover, C. 1815.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£380

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Unusual Pair of Antique Blue and White Fan Shaped Japanese Imari Dishes

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Pair of Antique Blue and White Fan Shaped Japanese Imari Dishes

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£425

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Lovely Antique Victorian Royal Davenport Three Piece Tea Set

19th century

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Lovely Antique Victorian Royal Davenport Three Piece Tea Set

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£325

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Pair of Imari Chargers Circa 1900 / 1920. Japanese Asian Porcelain.

19th century

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Pair of Imari Chargers Circa 1900 / 1920. Japanese Asian Porcelain.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£250

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Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Quality Boat Shaped Dish

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Quality Boat Shaped Dish

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£425

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1900 - 1920

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Japanese Imari Ware Charger

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£225

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Fine Quality Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Fan Shaped Plate

1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Fan Shaped Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£345

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Imari Charger Excellent Condition Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Imari Charger Excellent Condition Circa 1920

From Frank Craig Antiques

£180

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£545

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About 63 pieces of Imari are listed on Sellingantiques each year, and 103 different dealers have handled them - one of the broadest dealer spreads in ceramics.

19th century

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Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Imari Porcelain Charger

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£645

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Large Quality Antique Japanese Blue & White Imari Charger

1900 - 1920

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Large Quality Antique Japanese Blue & White Imari Charger

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£575

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Late C17th / Early C18th Japanese Edo Period Dished Porcelain Charger Decorated in the Imari Palette.

18th century

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Late C17th / Early C18th Japanese Edo Period Dished Porcelain Charger Decorated in the Imari Palette.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,450

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A Rare Spode Porcelain Inkstand Decorated in Pattern 1166 C.1815

19th century

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A Rare Spode Porcelain Inkstand Decorated in Pattern 1166 C.1815

From Fine Antique English Porcelain

£1,250

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Stunning 1835 Spode Ironestone Blue Transfer

19th century

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Stunning 1835 Spode Ironestone Blue Transfer

From Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

£395

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Wonderful Quality Antique Japanese Imari Dish

1900 - 1920

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Wonderful Quality Antique Japanese Imari Dish

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£395

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Antique Imari

A Set of Six 19th Century Masons Ironstone Soup Bowls

Masons Ironstone Imari Pot Pourri & Cover, C. 1815.

Unusual Pair of Antique Blue and White Fan Shaped Japanese Imari Dishes

Lovely Antique Victorian Royal Davenport Three Piece Tea Set

Pair of Imari Chargers Circa 1900 / 1920. Japanese Asian Porcelain.

Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Quality Boat Shaped Dish

Japanese Imari Ware Charger

Fine Quality Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Fan Shaped Plate

Imari Charger Excellent Condition Circa 1920

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Imari Porcelain Charger

Large Quality Antique Japanese Blue & White Imari Charger

Late C17th / Early C18th Japanese Edo Period Dished Porcelain Charger Decorated in the Imari Palette.

A Rare Spode Porcelain Inkstand Decorated in Pattern 1166 C.1815

Stunning 1835 Spode Ironestone Blue Transfer

Wonderful Quality Antique Japanese Imari Dish

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