Vintage Japanese Imari Wall Plate With Ox Cart and Cherry Blossoms

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This vintage Japanese Imari porcelain decorative wall plate features a finely hand-painted scene of a traditional Heian-period ox cart set … Read more This vintage Japanese Imari porcelain decorative wall plate features a finely hand-painted scene of a traditional Heian-period ox cart set among abundant cherry blossoms. The ox cart, known as a gosho guruma or ushiguruma, was historically used by aristocrats during Japan’s Heian era and is a recurring motif in Japanese art symbolizing elegance, refinement, and courtly life. Surrounding the cart are blooming sakura branches, a deeply significant symbol in Japanese culture representing renewal, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life.

The plate is executed in the rich, layered palette associated with Imari or Arita ware, incorporating deep cobalt blue, iron red, green, and generous gilt accents. The reverse is marked and includes holes in the foot ring, allowing for easy wall display as intended. Decorative Imari plates such as this were popular as export and domestic display pieces in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, valued for their narrative imagery and ornamental presence, making this an attractive example of traditional Japanese porcelain artistry. See less