What is an antique arita display charger?

An antique arita display charger is a large decorative porcelain plate or platter originating from the Arita region of Japan. These vessels feature hand-painted designs meant for visual presentation rather than culinary use. They appear in round, square, and scalloped forms, often displaying traditional Japanese Imari patterns in blue, red, and gold.

How do I hang a display charger on the wall?

Display chargers require a secure wire or spring-loaded plate hanger that grips the rim without applying excessive pressure to the porcelain body. Ensure the wall fixing supports the weight of a heavy ceramic platter. Position the charger at eye level where the hand-painted details and gold gilt catch ambient light.

How do I tell Meiji period pieces apart?

Meiji period pieces date from 1868 to 1912 and typically exhibit bright enamel colours, meticulous bird or floral motifs, and frequent use of gold gilt. The porcelain body often feels crisp and uniformly finished. Earlier Edo period items display looser brushwork, heavier potting, and deeper cobalt tones under the glaze.

Can I use these chargers for serving food?

These chargers function primarily as decorative art objects rather than tableware. Antique glazes and overglaze enamel decorations can wear or absorb liquids with regular culinary use. Gentle dusting with a dry cloth keeps the surface clean without risking the historic finish.

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These antique arita display charger pieces are large decorative dishes that bring rich palettes and intricate hand-painted motifs to a wall or table.

19th century

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Four 19th Century Imari Plates

From Christine Kavanagh Antiques

£120

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Plate

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Plate

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£275

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Unusual Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£675

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Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£425

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18th century

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Japanese Imari Dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£380

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Quality Antique Japanese Blue and White Imari Plate

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Blue and White Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£325

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£150

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Plate

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£225

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1900 - 1920

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Unusual Collection of Five Antique Japanese Imari Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£495

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Large Japanese Blue + White Charger, Circa 1890, 73cm Dia

19th century

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Large Japanese Blue + White Charger, Circa 1890, 73cm Dia

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,800

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Keep an eye out for hand-painted koi carp swimming across square plates, bringing centuries-old Japanese river life straight to your dining room wall.

19th century

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Pair of Japanese Imari Plates

From Shackladys Antiques

£795

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Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

From London City Antiques

£255

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Japanese Arita Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger with Typical Blue and White Designs Within Scrolling Foliate Border, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century

18th century

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Japanese Arita Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger with Typical Blue and White Designs Within Scrolling Foliate Border, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£595

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£285

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Pretty Antique Blue and White Large Japanese Imari Plate

1900 - 1920

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Pretty Antique Blue and White Large Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£345

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Antique Arita Display Charger

Four 19th Century Imari Plates

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Plate

Unusual Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Japanese Imari Dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.

Quality Antique Japanese Blue and White Imari Plate

Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

Japanese Imari Plate

Unusual Collection of Five Antique Japanese Imari Plates

Large Japanese Blue + White Charger, Circa 1890, 73cm Dia

Pair of Japanese Imari Plates

Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

Japanese Arita Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger with Typical Blue and White Designs Within Scrolling Foliate Border, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Pretty Antique Blue and White Large Japanese Imari Plate

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