What is blue orange imari porcelain?

Blue orange imari porcelain refers to decorative ceramics featuring the distinct cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt colour scheme pioneered in Japan and later emulated by European potteries. The items span various functional and display forms including plates, vases, and tea services. These pieces reflect an intercultural exchange where British manufacturers adopted eastern decorative motifs onto domestic bodies like ironstone and bone china during the Georgian and Victorian periods.

How do I distinguish Japanese from English imari?

Distinguishing between origins involves examining the ceramic paste, weight, and potting characteristics. Japanese items often utilise porcelain with distinct throwing marks, while English versions frequently employ heavier ironstone or bone china. Factory marks stamped or painted on the base of English pieces provide definitive attribution, whereas Japanese items from the Meiji period typically rely on decorative style rather than western hallmarks.

How were these pieces used historically?

Historical use encompassed both ornamental display and practical dining or service functions. Vases and jardinieres adorned grand reception rooms, while plates and coffee sets served guests during formal afternoon gatherings. The durability of ironstone and porcelain allowed functional wares to withstand regular use despite their intricate surface ornamentation.

How should I care for antique imari?

Care requires gentle cleaning by hand using mild soap and warm water, avoiding abrasive sponges that could scratch the delicate overglaze enamels and gold leaf. Maintaining stable humidity and temperature protects the ceramic body from stress. Displaying pieces away from direct sunlight preserves the vibrancy of the red enamel and prevents fading over time.

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Blue orange imari porcelain brings together vibrant ceramic colour palettes and intricate patterns that anchor traditional decorative displays.

Eight Masons Ironstone China Plates Old School House Pattern

19th century

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Eight Masons Ironstone China Plates Old School House Pattern

From Clive Payne Antiques

£560

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Quality Japanese Imari Plate

From London City Antiques

£185

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19th century

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19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,200

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Two Antique Japanese Quality Imari Plates

1900 - 1920

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Two Antique Japanese Quality Imari Plates

From London City Antiques

£235

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Imari Vase

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate with a Scallop Shaped Edge

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate with a Scallop Shaped Edge

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£275

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19th century

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19th Century Japanese Imari Jardiniere.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,500

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18th century

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18th Century Japanese Arita Porcelain Vase / Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,800

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,500

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Spill Vases / Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,200

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Some nineteenth century artisans translated the traditional Japanese aesthetic into unexpected aquatic forms, shaping flat ceramic plates directly into swimming fish.

19th century

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Japanese Imari Lidded Vase, Circa 1890

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£1,800

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18th century

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Pair 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vases / Lamps, Circa 1780

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,800

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Imari Lidded Koro.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,000

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19th century

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Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,800

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Japanese Style Samson Imari Jardinières

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,800

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19th century

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19th C Imari Vase

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£235

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Blue Orange Imari Porcelain

Eight Masons Ironstone China Plates Old School House Pattern

Antique Quality Japanese Imari Plate

19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp

Two Antique Japanese Quality Imari Plates

Large 19th Century Imari Vase

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate with a Scallop Shaped Edge

19th Century Japanese Imari Jardiniere.

18th Century Japanese Arita Porcelain Vase / Lamp

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase.

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Spill Vases / Lamp

Japanese Imari Lidded Vase, Circa 1890

Pair 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vases / Lamps, Circa 1780

Large 19th Century Imari Lidded Koro.

Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century.

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Style Samson Imari Jardinières

19th C Imari Vase

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