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.

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£545

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Fantastic Quality Collection of Five Antique Japnese Imari Plates

1900 - 1920

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Fantastic Quality Collection of Five Antique Japnese Imari Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£545

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Square Shaped Plate

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Square Shaped Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£395

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Outstanding Japanese Imari Charger Koi Carp

19th century

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Outstanding Japanese Imari Charger Koi Carp

From Rams Head Antiques

£695

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19th century

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Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Plates

From London City Antiques

£465

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Large Plate

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Large Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£395

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Large Quality Antique Japanese Blue & White Imari Charger

1900 - 1920

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Large Quality Antique Japanese Blue & White Imari Charger

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£575

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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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Pair of Meiji Satsuma Dishes by Shuzan for Yasuda, Japanese Antiques

19th century

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Pair of Meiji Satsuma Dishes by Shuzan for Yasuda, Japanese Antiques

From Ritas Bazaar

£2,000

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Huge Japanese Totai Shippo Porcelain Charger in Cloisonne Tree Bark. Circa 1890. Signed.

19th century

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Huge Japanese Totai Shippo Porcelain Charger in Cloisonne Tree Bark. Circa 1890. Signed.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£3,250

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

Imari Charger Excellent Condition Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Imari Charger Excellent Condition Circa 1920

From Frank Craig Antiques

£180

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Fine Quality Collection of Five Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Plates

1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Collection of Five Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£595

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Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£395

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19th century

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Pair of Darte Brothers Pictorial Porcelain Plates

From Treaders Collectables

£3,500

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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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19th century

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Antique Japanese Imari Charger

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£395

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Period Plate Display

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

Fantastic Quality Collection of Five Antique Japnese Imari Plates

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Square Shaped Plate

Outstanding Japanese Imari Charger Koi Carp

Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Plates

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Large Plate

Large Quality Antique Japanese Blue & White Imari Charger

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

Pair of Meiji Satsuma Dishes by Shuzan for Yasuda, Japanese Antiques

Huge Japanese Totai Shippo Porcelain Charger in Cloisonne Tree Bark. Circa 1890. Signed.

Imari Charger Excellent Condition Circa 1920

Fine Quality Collection of Five Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Plates

Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Pair of Darte Brothers Pictorial Porcelain Plates

Large Japanese Imari Meiji Period Shallow Bowl

Antique Japanese Imari Charger

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