How were large ceramic plates used historically?

Large ceramic plates and chargers served primarily as impressive centerpieces for dining tables during feasts and formal meals. Wealthy households also displayed them on sideboards or hung them on walls to demonstrate status and taste. Over time, many of the largest chargers transitioned into purely decorative objects. Their broad surfaces provided ideal canvases for displaying intricate landscapes, portraits, and narrative scenes.

How can I tell different periods apart?

Distinguishing periods relies on examining the clay body, the characteristics of the glaze, and the style of decoration. Seventeenth-century Chinese and Delft pieces often exhibit heavier potting and distinct cobalt blue tones, while nineteenth-century transferware utilises precise mechanical printing. Examining the foot ring and the base of the piece reveals how the potter supported the plate in the kiln. Unglazed areas and firing scars offer clues regarding the manufacturing date and geographic origin.

What is the difference between a charger and a platter?

Chargers are typically wide, round decorative plates designed for display or to sit beneath other courses. Their rims and wells often feature elaborate painted or moulded ornamentation rather than serving surfaces. Platters, conversely, were shaped to accommodate joints of meat or poultry during service. They frequently incorporate channels or wells to catch juices, reflecting a more functional role in the dining room.

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A large ceramic plate offers broad space for pigment and form, drawing the eye whether hung upon a wall or set upon a table.

Masterpiece Huge Japanese Porcelain Charger in Totai with Cinnabar Lacquer. Ho-o Bird / Phoenix (51 Cm) Circa 1880.

19th century

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Masterpiece Huge Japanese Porcelain Charger in Totai with Cinnabar Lacquer. Ho-o Bird / Phoenix (51 Cm) Circa 1880.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£5,500

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Large Antique Imari Charger Plate in Excellent Original Condition

19th century

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Large Antique Imari Charger Plate in Excellent Original Condition

From David Wolfenden Antiques

£375

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18th century

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Rare Large 18th Century Dutch Delft Bowl

From Timberhill Gallery

£325

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Mason’s Ironstone China Meat Platter Indian Grasshopper Pattern

19th century

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Mason’s Ironstone China Meat Platter Indian Grasshopper Pattern

From Clive Payne Antiques

£540

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1900 - 1920

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A Good and Large Imari Charger Circa 1900 / 1920. Japanese, Asian Porcelain.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£350

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Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Chargers

1900 - 1920

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Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Chargers

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£1,125

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Pair Japanese Arita Blue and White Chargers, Circa 1900

19th century

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Pair Japanese Arita Blue and White Chargers, Circa 1900

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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19th century

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Large Majolica / Maiolica Charger. 19th Century.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,500

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19th century

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Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Imari Porcelain Charger

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£645

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Large Antique Imari Fruit Display Plate, Japanese, Ceramic Platter, Victorian

19th century

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Large Antique Imari Fruit Display Plate, Japanese, Ceramic Platter, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£595

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Several plates depict historical battles and literary triumphs, transforming a simple dinner service into a battlefield of coloured enamels and charging armies.

Large Kutani Charger and Vase with Cover

1900 - 1920

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Large Kutani Charger and Vase with Cover

From AJD Antiques

£625

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1900 - 1920

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Large Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£325

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Large, Superb 18thc Dutch Delft 'Grand Feu' Manganese & Polychrome Charger Plate

18th century

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Large, Superb 18thc Dutch Delft 'Grand Feu' Manganese & Polychrome Charger Plate

From Artsonline

£299

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Large 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Delftware Geometric Floral Charger Plate

18th century

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Large 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Delftware Geometric Floral Charger Plate

From Artsonline

£299

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Large Vienna Porcelain Charger, Depicting Orthello. 50cm Dia.

19th century

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Large Vienna Porcelain Charger, Depicting Orthello. 50cm Dia.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,800

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Rare Mason's Ironstone Oriental-style Charger

19th century

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Rare Mason's Ironstone Oriental-style Charger

From WelshAntiques

£1,400

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Large Ceramic Plate

Masterpiece Huge Japanese Porcelain Charger in Totai with Cinnabar Lacquer. Ho-o Bird / Phoenix (51 Cm) Circa 1880.

Large Antique Imari Charger Plate in Excellent Original Condition

Rare Large 18th Century Dutch Delft Bowl

Mason’s Ironstone China Meat Platter Indian Grasshopper Pattern

A Good and Large Imari Charger Circa 1900 / 1920. Japanese, Asian Porcelain.

Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Chargers

Pair Japanese Arita Blue and White Chargers, Circa 1900

Large Majolica / Maiolica Charger. 19th Century.

Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Imari Porcelain Charger

Large Antique Imari Fruit Display Plate, Japanese, Ceramic Platter, Victorian

Large Kutani Charger and Vase with Cover

Large Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Large, Superb 18thc Dutch Delft 'Grand Feu' Manganese & Polychrome Charger Plate

Large 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Delftware Geometric Floral Charger Plate

Large Vienna Porcelain Charger, Depicting Orthello. 50cm Dia.

Rare Mason's Ironstone Oriental-style Charger

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