Antique Japanese Imari Luncheon & Soup Service Plates for 6 – 12 Pieces

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A spectacular and remarkably rare find for the discerning collector or luxury entertainer, this complete 12-piece antique Japanese Imari luncheon … Read more A spectacular and remarkably rare find for the discerning collector or luxury entertainer, this complete 12-piece antique Japanese Imari luncheon and first-course service provides a flawless table setting for six guests. Sourced from a single estate, this grandly scaled collection comprises six large, deeply wellled luncheon plates paired with six coordinating wide companion bowls, all originating from the late Edo to Meiji period (19th century) Arita kilns.
Each two-piece setting showcases a masterful arrangement of interlocking paneled borders featuring alternating segments of vibrant iron-red diaper patterns, geometric diaper-work, and lush blooming chrysanthemums under rich gold-gilt highlights. The large 9.25" plates anchor the display with a bold, central cobalt blue medallion enclosing a stylized floral crest, while the 6" companion bowls feature an elegant, fluid cluster of swirling underglaze blue blossoms.
Perfect for the discerning collector who values authenticity, this service showcases the charming hand-painted nuances, artisan spacing, and characteristic kiln-fired cobalt bleed that distinguish genuine 19th-century Japanese Imari from later European Japonisme copies. The exterior walls of the 6" bowls are beautifully finished with hand-enameled iron-red butterflies and floral sprigs, ensuring a breathtaking presentation from every angle. The reverse sides feature traditional underglaze blue floral sprays resting upon authentic, gritty unglazed kiln-fired foot rims. See less