What is an Imari plate?

An Imari plate is a Japanese export ceramic decorated in cobalt blue, iron red, and gold. These pieces were produced primarily for European markets from the Edo period onwards.

How do I display a charger?

Large chargers are typically shown using sturdy wall hangers or displayed upright on specialist plate stands. Their substantial size makes them effective focal points on sideboards or mantelpieces.

Are these plates for dining?

Most pieces listed are decorative chargers or cabinet plates intended for visual display. Their delicate enamel surfaces and gold gilding mean they are unsuited for regular dining use.

How do I date Meiji ceramics?

Meiji period ceramics date from eighteen sixty-eight to nineteen twelve, coinciding with the reign of Emperor Meiji. Datation relies on stylistic shifts, studio marks, and historical export records.

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Polychrome Japanese Ceramic Plates

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These polychrome japanese ceramic plates bring vibrant palettes and intricate traditional motifs straight from Meiji workshops and Victorian cabinets.