How do I clean Japanese porcelain?

Dust these items gently with a dry, soft brush to protect delicate gilt and enamel work. Avoid harsh cleaning agents and immersion in water. Keep pieces away from direct sunlight to prevent fading on the painted enamel and gold leaf surfaces.

Are these pieces safe for food?

Antiques from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries serve primarily as decorative objects rather than tableware. Their glazes and enamel decorations are unsuited to modern dining. Display chargers and bowls on stands or utilise them purely for visual enjoyment in your living spaces.

How do I date a piece?

Examine the base for artist signatures, kiln marks and stylistic clues that point towards the Meiji, Taisho or Showa periods. The weight and type of ceramic body also offer clues to the era of manufacture. Compare the enamel palette and painting style with documented examples from the same workshop or region to narrow down the decade.

What is the difference between Imari and Satsuma?

Imari pieces are made of hard-paste porcelain and typically feature blue and red designs with gold. They possess a ringing tone when tapped and a smooth, vitreous glaze. Satsuma wares consist of earthenware with a characteristic network of fine crackles in the creamy glaze, heavily decorated with coloured enamels and gilt.

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Japanese decorative porcelain encompasses centuries of skilled hand painting, bringing vivid Satsuma and Imari chargers, vases and bowls directly into your home.