Antique Japanese Imari Plate – Late Edo to Early Meiji Period, 1860 - 1890

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Antique Japanese Imari Plate – Late Edo to Early Meiji Period

This exquisite Imari porcelain plate dates to the mid-19th … Read more Antique Japanese Imari Plate – Late Edo to Early Meiji Period

This exquisite Imari porcelain plate dates to the mid-19th century, crafted in the famed Arita kilns and exported through the port of Imari. Featuring a bold chrysanthemum centerpiece and alternating cartouches of birds and florals, it exemplifies the brocade-style Gosai Imari popular during the late Edo era.

The hand-painted red kanji inscription on the reverse, paired with a triangular studio mark, suggests production between 1860 and 1890, likely for export to Western collectors during Japan’s global trade expansion. The brushwork and glaze pooling confirm its hand-finished authenticity, not mass-produced.

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• Rich cobalt, iron red, and gold overglaze
• Traditional panel layout with floral and avian motifs
• Hand-painted kiln mark and vertical kanji signature
• No Western maker’s mark, consistent with pre-Meiji export ware

This plate is a true antique and carries the elegance and craftsmanship of Japan’s porcelain golden age. A rare find for collectors of Edo-period ceramics or lovers of Japanese design. See less