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Imari Porcelain Large Plate, Edo Meiji Period, Early 18th Century

$659.34

£480

€562.29

CA$905.84

A$984.83

CHF 522.16

MX$11,805.62

NOK 6,636.37

SEK 6,079.81

DKK 4,202.40

About the Item

Imari ware is a style of Japanese porcelain made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari. It is characterized by its vibrant colours, typically including underglaze blue with overglaze red, gold, and black, and often features detailed floral patterns. Produced in Arita, Japan, and exported through the port of Imari.   * Design: Often includes bold, layered patterns, large-scale motifs, and lavish gilding.   * Motifs: Common themes include floral designs, geometric patterns, and scenes from nature.   * Export: Heavily exported to Europe from the late 17th to the early 18th centuries.   * Influence: The style was so popular that it was copied by Chinese and European producers.   The Imari style gained popularity in Europe during the Baroque era, where its vibrant colors and gilded designs complemented the theatrical and opulent interiors of the time. The porcelain was not only materially desirable but also represented the sophistication and prosperity of Japanese and Chinese cultures. It continues to be admired and collected for its beauty and historical significance This exquisite large Imari porcelain plate is a masterful example of early 18th-century Japanese artistry, created during the transitional period between the Edo and Meiji eras. What sets this piece apart is its bold, scalloped form and its exuberant hand-painted decoration—each section a study in balance, asymmetry, and narrative beauty. The plate features a dynamic composition of alternating panels—florals, geometric latticework, and stylized landscape scenes—all painted in the iconic Imari palette of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron red, and delicate gilding. At the center, a finely detailed floral still life with birds anchors the design, symbolizing prosperity and harmony. The intricacy and layered storytelling in the decoration are hallmarks of high-quality Imari ware, rarely seen at this scale and condition. Larger plates from this era with such sophisticated workmanship are increasingly rare. The combination of size, age, and quality—along with the presence of hand-applied gilding and painterly brushwork—makes this a museum-worthy collector’s piece. It speaks to the peak of Japanese porcelain production for both domestic and export markets and offers lasting value for discerning collectors and interior connoisseurs. This piece is both delicate and bold. The glaze has a soft, glass-like sheen, and the palette is warm yet vivid. The lobed edge adds sculptural depth, and each panel tells its own story, drawing the eye around the plate in a rhythmic, almost meditative way. Though decorative, the plate has a quiet power—anchoring a wall, shelf, or tabletop arrangement with ease and grace. Imari porcelain originated in Arita, Japan, and was exported globally from the port of Imari. During the 17th and 18th centuries, it became a coveted item among European nobility and collectors. This plate likely represents a transitional piece from the late Edo into the early Meiji period, when artisans maintained traditional motifs while subtly evolving their styles for both Japanese and international tastes.

Attributed to:
Imari Porcelain (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1810
Condition:
Minor losses. The plate has a visible chip on the top of its rim. Detailed images in this listing show the signs of the chip.
Seller Location:
Worcester Park, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10436245380112

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