What is an iron red imari dish?

An iron red imari dish is a ceramic or porcelain plate, bowl, or charger decorated with a distinct palette combining cobalt blue underglaze with iron red enamel, frequently accented by gold. These pieces originate from Japanese, Chinese, and English kilns, reflecting centuries of cross-cultural stylistic exchange in ceramic manufacturing.

How were these dishes used originally?

While some vessels served functional dining and serving purposes, larger chargers and decorative plates were primarily intended for display on walls, sideboards, or tables. Their vibrant pigments and intricate motifs made them focal points in formal rooms and collections.

How do I date an imari piece?

Dating relies on examining the characteristics of the porcelain body, the specific hue of the cobalt and iron red pigments, and the potting style. Meiji period Japanese pieces often display lively asymmetry and detailed bird motifs, while earlier Chinese export wares exhibit distinct Kangxi or Qing characteristics. English interpretations, such as those from the twentieth century, incorporate specific pattern numbers and European ceramic bodies.

How should I display them at home?

Imari dishes suit traditional and eclectic interiors alike, functioning well mounted on walls as chargers or displayed upright in plate stands on shelving units. Their robust porcelain construction allows them to integrate easily into daily living spaces when placed securely away from high-traffic edges.

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Iron red imari dishes bring together rich underglaze cobalt and vibrant iron red enamel, offering a striking display of historic ceramic artistry.

19th century

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Japanese Amari Plate

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£125

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£365

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18th century

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A Pair of Rare Japanese Moulded in Shallow Relief, Crane Shaped Dishes, Decorated in Iron Red, Black and Gold, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century.

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£895

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Quality Collection of Three Unusual Antique Imari Bowls

1900 - 1920

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Quality Collection of Three Unusual Antique Imari Bowls

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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Large Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

1900 - 1920

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Large Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

From London City Antiques

£480

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19th century

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Imari Fluted Bowl Circa 1900

From Frank Craig Antiques

£120

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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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1900 - 1920

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Antique Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

From London City Antiques

£495

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Antique Victorian Japanese Quality Imari Plate

1900 - 1920

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Antique Victorian Japanese Quality Imari Plate

From London City Antiques

£385

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Plate

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£225

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Listings feature porcelain forms spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, including pieces from the Meiji period and Georgian eras.

19th century

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Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate in Box

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£225

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19th century

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Large Imari Charger

From John Howkins Antiques

£295

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Unusual Hexagonal Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Hexagonal Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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19th century

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19th Century Japanese Imari Charger, 22.5" Diameter .

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,800

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Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Plates

1900 - 1920

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Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£475

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19th century

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Two Antique 19th Century Japanese Quality Imari Plates

From London City Antiques

£245

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Iron Red Imari Dishes

Japanese Amari Plate

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

A Pair of Rare Japanese Moulded in Shallow Relief, Crane Shaped Dishes, Decorated in Iron Red, Black and Gold, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century.

Quality Collection of Three Unusual Antique Imari Bowls

Large Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

Imari Fluted Bowl Circa 1900

Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Antique Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

Antique Victorian Japanese Quality Imari Plate

Japanese Imari Plate

Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate in Box

Large Imari Charger

Unusual Hexagonal Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger, 22.5" Diameter .

Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Plates

Two Antique 19th Century Japanese Quality Imari Plates

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