How do I date an imari plate?

Examining the foot ring, the tone of the cobalt blue, and the style of the overglaze enamels helps determine the age of a piece. Earlier wares from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries often feature heavier porcelain bodies and different potting techniques compared to Meiji period or later items. Changes in trade patterns and kiln technology also influenced the thickness of the glaze and the vibrancy of the pigments over time. Comparing stylistic motifs against documented examples from specific dynasties and eras provides a reliable chronological framework.

Were these plates meant for daily dining?

While these ceramics originated as functional tableware, many surviving chargers and decorative plates were intended primarily for display. The presence of delicate gold leaf and overglaze enamels meant heavy daily use would wear down the painted surface. Smaller dishes saw practical service on dining tables, whereas large chargers frequently decorated European and Japanese interiors. Owners often mounted them on walls or set them on cabinets to showcase their intricate polychrome patterns.

What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese imari?

Chinese imari porcelain was produced during the Qing dynasty for export, often mimicking the successful Japanese styles that preceded it. The clay body and the shade of the cobalt blue underglaze usually differ between the two regional traditions. Japanese imari from Arita tended to use a slightly greyer or whiter porcelain paste and distinct floral or landscape compositions. Understanding these subtle shifts in palette and potting style allows collectors to separate Chinese export pieces from Japanese originals.

How should I display antique plates?

Displaying these ceramics requires secure wall hangers or stable plate stands designed to support the weight of porcelain. Placing them away from direct sunlight protects the overglaze enamels and gold leaf from fading over extended periods. Ensuring adequate spacing between pieces allows the complex cobalt and red patterns to remain visually distinct. Proper mounting also prevents accidental knocks that could damage the scalloped edges or unusual geometric forms.

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An underglaze blue imari plate brings together rich cobalt pigments and vibrant ceramics from Japanese and Chinese kilns.

1900 - 1920

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Japanese Imari Ware Charger

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£225

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Lovely Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Plates

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£525

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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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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£345

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Wonderful Quality Antique Japanese Imari Dish

1900 - 1920

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Wonderful Quality Antique Japanese Imari Dish

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£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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Large Antique Victorian Quality Japanese Imari Plate

19th century

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Large Antique Victorian Quality Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£575

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18th century

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Japanese Imari Dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£380

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1900 - 1920

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Japanese Imari Chargers/plates

From Donald Allison Antiques

£140

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Plate

From Shackladys Antiques

£595

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Listings feature porcelain pieces spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, anchored primarily by Japanese Meiji period imari and Chinese export wares.

Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£425

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19th century

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Pair of Japanese Imari Plates

From Shackladys Antiques

£795

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Plate

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Plate

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£275

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19th century

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A Japanese Arita Bowl

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£695

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Unusual Set of 4 Small Antique Japanese Quality Imari Dishes

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Set of 4 Small Antique Japanese Quality Imari Dishes

From London City Antiques

£895

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Lovely Collection of Five Antique Japanese Imari Plates

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Collection of Five Antique Japanese Imari Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£495

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Underglaze Blue Imari Plate

Japanese Imari Ware Charger

Lovely Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Plates

Fine Quality Collection of Five Unusual Antique Japanese Imari Plates

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Wonderful Quality Antique Japanese Imari Dish

Outstanding Japanese Imari Charger Koi Carp

Large Antique Victorian Quality Japanese Imari Plate

Japanese Imari Dish, Arita, 18th Century, Edo Period.

Japanese Imari Chargers/plates

Japanese Imari Plate

Unusual Shaped Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Pair of Japanese Imari Plates

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Plate

A Japanese Arita Bowl

Unusual Set of 4 Small Antique Japanese Quality Imari Dishes

Lovely Collection of Five Antique Japanese Imari Plates

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