How were period plates displayed originally?

Historically, large chargers and decorative plates were arranged on buffets, sideboards, and Welsh dressers to demonstrate household wealth and taste. Many feature pierced feet or old hanging wire to facilitate mounting on walls. Today, modern collectors utilise sturdy plate stands for cabinet placement or secure wall brackets to exhibit these historical ceramics safely.

What is the difference between an Imari plate and a charger?

Imari refers specifically to the decorative palette and porcelain style originating in Japan, defined by cobalt blue, red, and gold. A charger describes the large physical format of the dish. While standard Imari plates measure closer to dinner plate dimensions, chargers provide a much wider canvas for complex bird, floral, and geometric compositions.

Can cloisonne plates be hung on walls?

Cloisonné chargers and trays possess solid copper or brass foundations that make them heavier than standard ceramic plates. Secure, weight-distributed hangers designed for metal objects are necessary for safe wall mounting. Displaying them on flat surfaces using dedicated stands also protects the enamel edges from accidental knocks.

How do I identify a Meiji period Japanese plate?

Meiji period pieces date from 1868 to 1912, a time when Japanese export ceramics reached unprecedented levels of technical refinement. Look for densely packed pictorial motifs, high-contrast Imari palettes, and meticulous hand-painted details. Many incorporate Western compositional influences while retaining traditional Japanese flora, fauna, and narrative subjects.

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Period plate display brings together decorative chargers, cabinet plates, and wall dishes designed to showcase historical porcelain, earthenware, and cloisonné enamel.

Quality Unusual Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Plates

1900 - 1920

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Quality Unusual Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£795

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£345

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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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Unusual Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£675

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Unusual Quality Antique Japanese Imari Oval Plate

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Quality Antique Japanese Imari Oval Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£395

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18th century

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Mid 18th Century Blue and White English Delft Charger Circa 1750

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£345

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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Georgian Mahogany Hanging Shelves, Circa 1790

19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Hanging Shelves, Circa 1790

From WelshAntiques

£310

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Quality Collection of Five Antique Japanese Imari Plates

1900 - 1920

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Quality Collection of Five Antique Japanese Imari Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£495

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Antique Japanese Quality Hand Painted Imari Plates

From London City Antiques

£685

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Listings span from sixteenth-century Chinese Kraak porcelain to twentieth-century Japanese Imari, covering porcelain, earthenware, enamel, and gold leaf.

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Single-dragon' Charger (40cm). Circa 1875.

19th century

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Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Single-dragon' Charger (40cm). Circa 1875.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£2,250

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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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vases

19th century

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Pair of Japanese Imari Plates

From Shackladys Antiques

£795

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Charger

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£325

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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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Period Plate Display

Quality Unusual Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Plates

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Large Antique Japanese Quality Imari Charger

Unusual Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

Unusual Quality Antique Japanese Imari Oval Plate

Mid 18th Century Blue and White English Delft Charger Circa 1750

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Georgian Mahogany Hanging Shelves, Circa 1790

Quality Collection of Five Antique Japanese Imari Plates

Pair of Antique Japanese Quality Hand Painted Imari Plates

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Single-dragon' Charger (40cm). Circa 1875.

Large Kutani Charger and Vase with Cover

Pair of Japanese Imari Plates

Japanese Imari Charger

Japanese Imari Plate, Circa 1890, 55cm Dia.

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