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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 really 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

Antiques4EU has dated these Japanese Imari Porcelain Dishes to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09532671
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Unglazed footrim with kiln grit and light iron staining: traditional wood-fired kiln manufacture.
Hand-painted iron-red and green enamels over cobalt blue: classic Japanese Imari palette.
Slight variations in the painted panels between the dishes: individual hand decoration.
Moulded fluting beneath the scalloped rim: standard form for Meiji export porcelain.

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")
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SA1218953
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Description
A really 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 Japanese Imari porcelain dishes featuring scalloped edges, cobalt blue underglaze motifs, and iron-red floral patterns.
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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Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated these Japanese Imari Porcelain Dishes to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09532671
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Unglazed footrim with kiln grit and light iron staining: traditional wood-fired kiln manufacture.
Hand-painted iron-red and green enamels over cobalt blue: classic Japanese Imari palette.
Slight variations in the painted panels between the dishes: individual hand decoration.
Moulded fluting beneath the scalloped rim: standard form for Meiji export porcelain.

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
SA1218953
Dealers Internal Ref
POAVJIPD3-23
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Archive I A pair of oval Japanese Imari porcelain dishes featuring scalloped edges, cobalt blue underglaze motifs, and iron-red floral patterns.

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes

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A pair of oval Japanese Imari porcelain dishes featuring scalloped edges, cobalt blue underglaze motifs, and iron-red floral patterns.
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes
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  • ObjectDecorative Dishes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel Glaze
  • ColourIron Red and Blue
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Floral cartouches, Cobalt blue panelling, Iron-red foliage
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This pair of late nineteenth-century antique Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain dishes presents a gently scalloped oval form, with each dish seated upon a round foot. Softly decorated in a traditional Imari palette of iron red, green, and cobalt blue, the surfaces display cobalt blue underglaze motifs, floral cartouches, and iron-red foliage, while the reverse of each dish is simply decorated in underglaze blue. The dishes measure 16 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Display these decorative dishes upon a sideboard top within a living room, dining room, or hallway to add traditional Asian ceramics to a home interior. They suit use as decorative display pieces on surface tops or within a cabinet setting, bringing period Japanese craftsmanship to everyday spaces. The porcelain material and enamel glaze offer a durable finish suited for careful placement on flat surfaces around the house.

FAQs

Imari porcelain is a style of Japanese export ceramic produced in the Arita area, distinguished by its characteristic palette of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron-red, and gilt detailing. Wares from the Meiji period (18681912) often feature complex geometric panelling, floral motifs, and high-level technical precision tailored for European export.

Traditional Imari ceramics were formed from kaolin porcelain clay fired at high temperatures. Cobalt blue decoration was painted directly onto the unfired body under the glaze, followed by high-temperature firing, after which iron-red enamels and gold leaf were applied over the glaze for a final lower-temperature firing.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-painted variations in glaze application, slight asymmetry in the porcelain body, and spur marks on the base from kiln firing. Authentic age shows through subtle surface wear to overglaze enamels rather than uniform modern transfer printing.

Imari porcelain dishes serve as effective accent pieces when displayed on wooden sideboards, mounted on accent walls, or integrated into modern gallery shelving. The bold blue and iron-red tones provide a strong colour contrast against neutral backdrops.

Care for antique porcelain involves gentle hand-washing using warm water and a mild detergent. Abrasive sponges, harsh chemicals, and dishwashers should be avoided, as overglaze enamels and gilding are susceptible to rubbing and erosion.
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