How were decorative chargers used?

Large chargers were rarely utilised for serving food at the table, instead serving as ornamental display pieces placed on sideboards, mantelpieces, or mounted directly onto walls. Wealthy households displayed these large porcelain and metal platters to showcase imported craftsmanship and artistic wealth to visiting guests.

How do I care for antique enamel plates?

Clean these surfaces gently with a dry or very slightly damp microfiber cloth to remove dust without disturbing delicate wirework or glazes. Keep pieces away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture fluctuations to protect vulnerable materials like lacquer, gold leaf, and traditional enamels.

What is the difference between Imari and Kutani?

Imari wares rely on a distinct palette of cobalt blue, iron red, and gold leaf on porcelain, often featuring intricate floral and brocade patterns. Kutani porcelain typically displays bolder pictorial scenes rendered in heavier, vibrant overglaze enamel colours, frequently highlighting natural subjects and figures.

Are these plates meant for daily dining?

These historical items are strictly intended for decorative display and collection rather than practical culinary use. Historic glazes, metallic inlays, and delicate enamel surfaces can easily sustain permanent scratching or chemical damage if exposed to food and routine washing.

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An antique asian decorative plate brings centuries of exacting craftsmanship and intricate hand-painted detail from East Asian kilns and workshops into a room.

Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish with Bird / Mosaics. Nagoya. Circa 1900..

1900 - 1920

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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Tiger' Dish. Circa 1880.

19th century

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