Early 20th Century Imari Porcelain Plate – Chinoiserie Hand Painted Floral & Bird Tray

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A beautifully hand-painted Imari porcelain plate featuring a central bird and blossoming tree framed by a vivid cobalt border. This … Read more A beautifully hand-painted Imari porcelain plate featuring a central bird and blossoming tree framed by a vivid cobalt border. This early 20th-century piece blends traditional Chinese export artistry with classic Chinoiserie elegance.

The softly scalloped, octagonal form and gently raised rim reflect traditional Chinese export wares produced for Western markets in the late Qing dynasty to early Republican period. The palette - rose pinks, celadon greens, soft blacks, and translucent whites - demonstrates the hand-painted quality prized in decorative porcelain of this era. The reverse bears a red seal-style mark, consistent with export production rather than imperial atelier ware.

Both decorative and functional, this tray works beautifully displayed on a wall, layered on open shelving, or used as a catchall on a console or coffee table. Its painterly surface and metallic border make it especially appealing in eclectic, traditional, grandmillennial, and chinoiserie-inspired interiors.

Dimensions
7.75” wide/deep
1.25” tall See less