How do I display a large charger safely?

Large chargers are typically displayed using sturdy wall-mounting brackets designed for heavy ceramics or placed securely on dedicated wooden display stands. Ensure the weight is supported evenly at the base and sides to prevent slipping.

What is the difference between Imari and Satsuma ware?

Imari pieces are made of hard-paste porcelain using a distinctive palette of underglaze blue, iron red, and gold. Satsuma pieces utilise a cream-coloured earthenware body with a fine crackle glaze, painted with softer enamels and heavy gilding.

How do I clean antique porcelain dishes?

Dust these items gently with a dry, soft cloth to remove surface particles without disturbing delicate enamel or gold leaf. Avoid submerging pieces with exposed earthenware bodies or aged gilding in water.

When were Meiji period ceramics made?

The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912, a time of significant artistic production and export of Japanese decorative arts to the West. Items from this era often bear specific reign marks or signatures of prominent Kyoto and Yokohama workshops.