How were display plates used?

These large dishes and chargers served primarily as decorative objects for display on walls, cabinets, or sideboards rather than for dining purposes. Wealthy households utilised them to showcase fine craftsmanship and artistic motifs. Their substantial size and intricate pictorial themes made them focal points in interior decoration across various periods.

How do I identify Imari porcelain?

Imari porcelain is readily distinguished by its characteristic palette combining underglaze cobalt blue with vibrant iron red and supplementary gilding. The designs typically incorporate dense brocade patterns, flowers, and birds. Plates from this tradition span the Edo and Meiji periods, maintaining consistent stylistic traits in their hand-painted decoration.

What is cloisonne enamel?

Cloisonne involves applying thin metal wires to a copper body to form raised cells that are subsequently filled with coloured enamel pastes. The object undergoes firing and grinding to create a smooth, patterned decorative surface. Japanese examples often depict natural subjects such as birds, fish, and Mount Fuji.

How should I display these plates?

Displaying these chargers safely requires stable plate hangers designed for heavy porcelain or specialist stands that support the base securely. Placing them away from direct sunlight preserves the vibrant enamel colours and gold leaf highlights. Matching pairs look striking when arranged symmetrically on a wall or sideboard.

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An antique asian display plate brings intricate hand-painted ceramics and rich metalwork into a room.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Owl and Mt Fuji. Circa 1880.

19th century

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Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Owl and Mt Fuji. Circa 1880.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,500

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Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Bird. Circa 1880.

19th century

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Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Bird. Circa 1880.

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£1,250

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Shrimp Charger. Circa 1880.

19th century

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Shrimp Charger. Circa 1880.

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£1,250

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Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.

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£1,500

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Imari Charger in Fantastic Condition Edo Period Circa1850

19th century

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Imari Charger in Fantastic Condition Edo Period Circa1850

From Frank Craig Antiques

£850

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£385

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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Antique Pair of Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Chargers Depicting the Seven Lucky Gods

19th century

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Antique Pair of Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Chargers Depicting the Seven Lucky Gods

From London City Antiques

£2,250

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19th century

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19th Century Imari Charger. 12" Diameter

From Carse Antiques

£115

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Quality Antique Hand Painted Japanese Large Imari Square Plate

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Hand Painted Japanese Large Imari Square Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£385

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature traditional Japanese Imari porcelain alongside Chinese export pieces, cloisonne enamel chargers, and celadon dishes spanning several centuries.

Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Charger, Meiji Period, Circa 1890

19th century

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Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Charger, Meiji Period, Circa 1890

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£1,295

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Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Shell Shaped Plate

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Shell Shaped Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£345

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Large Plate

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Large Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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

£395

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1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Collection of Five Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Asian Display Plate

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Owl and Mt Fuji. Circa 1880.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Bird. Circa 1880.

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Shrimp Charger. Circa 1880.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.

Imari Charger in Fantastic Condition Edo Period Circa1850

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Quality Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate

Antique Pair of Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Chargers Depicting the Seven Lucky Gods

19th Century Imari Charger. 12" Diameter

Quality Antique Hand Painted Japanese Large Imari Square Plate

Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Charger, Meiji Period, Circa 1890

Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Shell Shaped Plate

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Large Plate

Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Fine Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Plates

Fine Quality Collection of Five Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Plates

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