Japanese Porcelain Cover Dish Underglazed Blue Imari Flower Meiji Marked 19th C

Name: Japanese Porcelain Cover Dish Underglazed Blue Imari Flower Meiji Marked 19th C
SKU: INV4821
Price: 20.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

~~£20.00~~ Sold

Inventory Code: INV4821

Object: Cover Dish

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji Era 1868-1912

Date: 19th Century

Decoration: Imari palette with underglaze blue, iron red, green enamels and gilt floral decoration

Marked: Underglaze blue floral mark

Measurements:
Width: 2.7 in / 7.0 cm

Height: 0.8 in / 2.0 cm

Condition:
VERY GOOD (5/5) - Light surface wear and minor kiln imperfections consistent with age. No obvious chips, cracks, or repairs visible in the photographs. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

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DESCRIPTION

A finely potted Japanese porcelain cover dish of octagonal form decorated in the Imari palette.

The exterior is richly painted with flowering plants in underglaze blue, iron red, green enamels, and gilt highlights.

The interior is plain with a small central gilt and blue floral motif, while the recessed foot bears an underglaze blue floral mark.

A charming Meiji period piece displaying the vibrant colors and elegant decoration associated with Japanese Imari ware.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Japanese Imari porcelain from the Meiji period is prized for its vivid enamel decoration and refined craftsmanship.

Small covered dishes and their components were produced for both domestic use and export, and remain highly collectible for their decorative appeal and quality.

NOTES

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