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.

1900 - 1920

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Oriental Blue and White Charger C1900

From Shaun King Antiques

£235

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17th century

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Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£2,150

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19th century

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Large Imari Charger

From John Howkins Antiques

£295

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Large Blue & White Cathedral Church Glasgow Serving Plate C1850

19th century

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Large Blue & White Cathedral Church Glasgow Serving Plate C1850

From Shaun King Antiques

£485

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19th century

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Antique Japanese Imari Charger

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£395

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Large Japanese Imari Meiji Period Shallow Bowl

19th century

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Large Japanese Imari Meiji Period Shallow Bowl

From Hand of Glory

£220

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18th century

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A Large 18th Century Delft Charger.

From Youngs Antiques

£280

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Large Antique Japanese Quality Imari Charger

1900 - 1920

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Large Antique Japanese Quality Imari Charger

From London City Antiques

£495

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Japanese Imari Plate, Circa 1890, 55cm Dia.

19th century

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Japanese Imari Plate, Circa 1890, 55cm Dia.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,400

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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 Japanese Totai Shippo Charger. Cloisonne Tree Bark, with Bamboo. Circa 1890. Signed.

19th century

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Large Japanese Totai Shippo Charger. Cloisonne Tree Bark, with Bamboo. Circa 1890. Signed.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,500

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Large Improved Stone China Blue & White Charger C1840

19th century

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Large Improved Stone China Blue & White Charger C1840

From Shaun King Antiques

£365

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Pretty Antique Blue and White Large Japanese Imari Plate

1900 - 1920

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Pretty Antique Blue and White Large Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£345

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19th century

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Large Antique Victorian Cheese Dish

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£245

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19th century

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Large Antique Victorian Meat Plate

From London City Antiques

£475

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Japanese Arita Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger with Typical Blue and White Designs Within Scrolling Foliate Border, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century

18th century

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Japanese Arita Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger with Typical Blue and White Designs Within Scrolling Foliate Border, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£595

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Large Ceramic Plate

Oriental Blue and White Charger C1900

Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl

Large Imari Charger

Large Blue & White Cathedral Church Glasgow Serving Plate C1850

Antique Japanese Imari Charger

Large Japanese Imari Meiji Period Shallow Bowl

A Large 18th Century Delft Charger.

Large Antique Japanese Quality Imari Charger

Japanese Imari Plate, Circa 1890, 55cm Dia.

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

Large Japanese Totai Shippo Charger. Cloisonne Tree Bark, with Bamboo. Circa 1890. Signed.

Large Improved Stone China Blue & White Charger C1840

Pretty Antique Blue and White Large Japanese Imari Plate

Large Antique Victorian Cheese Dish

Large Antique Victorian Meat Plate

Japanese Arita Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger with Typical Blue and White Designs Within Scrolling Foliate Border, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century

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