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Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes
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Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes

19th century
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A lovely Pair of Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes of gently scalloped oval form, each dish seated upon a round foot. Softly decorated in a traditional Imari palette of iron red, green and cobalt blue. The reverse of each dish simply decorated in underglaze blue.

Height ~ 16.00 cm. / 6.30 inches ~ Width ~ 22.00 cm. / 8.66 inches ~ Depth ~ 3.00 cm. / 1.18 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1885

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Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated these Japanese Imari Porcelain Dishes to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09521765
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Underglaze cobalt blue with iron-red enamelling: hand-painted palette of traditional Japanese export Imari.
Unglazed circular footrim: shows a fine white paste with minor kiln grit.
Glaze surface on the base: small pinholes and iron spots from traditional wood firing.
Scrolling foliage painted in blue beneath the rim: typical Meiji period workshop decoration.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1217395
Dealers Internal Reference
POAVJIPD3-23
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Description
A lovely Pair of Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes of gently scalloped oval form, each dish seated upon a round foot. Softly decorated in a traditional Imari palette of iron red, green and cobalt blue. The reverse of each dish simply decorated in underglaze blue.
fig 1. A pair of oval antique Japanese Imari porcelain dishes with scalloped rims, featuring hand-painted floral and bird motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and white enamels.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes

Height ~ 16.00 cm. / 6.30 inches ~ Width ~ 22.00 cm. / 8.66 inches ~ Depth ~ 3.00 cm. / 1.18 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1885

LOVE This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

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Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.
Applecross Antiques

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Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated these Japanese Imari Porcelain Dishes to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09521765
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Underglaze cobalt blue with iron-red enamelling: hand-painted palette of traditional Japanese export Imari.
Unglazed circular footrim: shows a fine white paste with minor kiln grit.
Glaze surface on the base: small pinholes and iron spots from traditional wood firing.
Scrolling foliage painted in blue beneath the rim: typical Meiji period workshop decoration.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217395
Dealers Internal Ref
POAVJIPD3-23
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Archive I A pair of oval antique Japanese Imari porcelain dishes with scalloped rims, featuring hand-painted floral and bird motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and white enamels.

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes

Archive II A pair of oval antique Japanese Imari porcelain dishes with scalloped rims, featuring hand-painted floral and bird motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and white enamels. View II
Archive III A pair of oval antique Japanese Imari porcelain dishes with scalloped rims, featuring hand-painted floral and bird motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and white enamels. View III
Archive IV A pair of oval antique Japanese Imari porcelain dishes with scalloped rims, featuring hand-painted floral and bird motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and white enamels. View IV
Archive V A pair of oval antique Japanese Imari porcelain dishes with scalloped rims, featuring hand-painted floral and bird motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and white enamels. View V
Archive VI A pair of oval antique Japanese Imari porcelain dishes with scalloped rims, featuring hand-painted floral and bird motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and white enamels. View VI
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A pair of oval antique Japanese Imari porcelain dishes with scalloped rims, featuring hand-painted floral and bird motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and white enamels.
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes
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A pair of oval antique Japanese Imari porcelain dishes with scalloped rims, featuring hand-painted floral and bird motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and white enamels.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Dishes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel
  • ColourCobalt Blue, Iron Red, White
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Floral panels, Underglaze cobalt blue, Iron red enamelling
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This pair of late 19th century Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain dishes takes a gently scalloped oval form. Each piece sits upon a round foot and displays a traditional palette of iron red, green, and cobalt blue enamels over a white ground. Hand-painted floral panels, underglaze cobalt blue details, and bird motifs cover the surface, while the reverse is simply decorated in underglaze blue. The dishes measure 16 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Items of this type find a practical home today placed upon a sideboard top within an English Country House interior. They serve as decorative display pieces, adding colour and traditional craftsmanship to a dining room, living area, or hallway setting. The durable porcelain material and vibrant iron red and cobalt blue colour scheme allow them to integrate seamlessly into classic decorative schemes.

FAQs

Imari porcelain is a style of Japanese export ceramics produced in the Arita region of Hizen province, named after the port of Imari from where it was exported. It is recognised for its distinct palette combining underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze iron-red and enamel accents.

During the Meiji period, porcelain craftspeople utilised high-firing kaolin clay to form vessel bodies before applying cobalt blue underglaze motifs. After the initial firing and glazing, overglaze enamels including iron red and green were hand-painted onto the surface and fired again at a lower temperature.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-painted variations in line work, spur marks on the underside from kiln firing, and slight irregularities in the clay body. The cobalt blue underglaze often exhibits subtle variations in depth, while overglaze enamel displays light surface wear consistent with age.

Imari dishes can be arranged on stands upon a wooden sideboard, integrated into a wall display, or positioned within open shelving to contrast with contemporary decor. The palette of cobalt blue and iron red provides a strong colour accent within living and dining spaces.

Clean porcelain items using lukewarm water and mild dish soap applied with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, and automatic dishwashers, as these can strip overglaze enamels and decorative gilding.
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