19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate With Crane & Pine Motifs - 8.5"

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19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate with Crane & Pine Motifs - 8.5"

An authentic 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain cabinet … Read more 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate with Crane & Pine Motifs - 8.5"

An authentic 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain cabinet plate featuring a detailed hand-painted scene with a crane, pine trees, and plum blossoms. Dating to the late Edo to early Meiji Period (c. 1860–1890), this piece displays a rare asymmetrical composition with vibrant overglaze enamel work.

Design & Symbolism

Iconography: Depicts a crane (Tsuru) amidst pine (Matsu), bamboo (Take), and flowering plum (Ume)—classic Japanese motifs representing longevity and resilience.

Palette: Painted in rich coral-red, emerald green, mustard yellow, and cobalt blue overglaze enamels.

Details: Formed with a lobed scalloped rim and finished with trailing underglaze blue floral vines on the underside.

Dimensions

Diameter: 8.5 in. (8 1/2”)

Height / Depth: approx. 1.25 in.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, or structural repairs. Shows light, age-appropriate surface wear to the enamel glazes consistent with period hand-crafted porcelain. See less