Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Gilt Enamel Cranes Plate Blue Meiji Era 19th C

Name: Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Gilt Enamel Cranes Plate Blue Meiji Era 19th C
SKU: INV5040
Price: 75.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£75.00

Inventory Code: INV5040

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Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Gilt Enamel Cranes Plate Blue Meiji Era 19th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5040

Object: Plate

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji Era

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Imari enamels with cranes, pine, floral motifs, geometric panels and underglaze blue center

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 8.6 in / 22.0 cm

Height: 1.5 in / 4.0 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Approximately 2 cm hairline on the border, with minor enamel and gilt wear, glaze imperfections and general age-related surface wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A Japanese Arita porcelain plate decorated in a colorful Imari palette of underglaze blue, iron red, green enamels and gilt highlights. The central medallion features a stylized blue and white floral design framed by alternating red and blue motifs. The shaped border is richly decorated with cranes among pine branches and floral sprays, alternating with geometric lattice panels and stylized ornament. The reverse carries an underglaze blue scrolling floral border around the foot. The scalloped profile and varied enamel palette give the plate a lively decorative character.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Japanese Arita wares of the Meiji era continued established Imari decorative traditions with varied enamel colors and elaborate compositions. Cranes and pine are enduring Japanese decorative motifs associated with longevity and auspicious symbolism.

NOTES

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