Large Japanese Imari (Arita) decorative dish - Late Edo / Early Meiji period (circa 1850–1900) - Porcelain - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)





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Large antique Japanese Imari porcelain ceremonial serving dish, 31.5 cm in diameter, dating to the transitional late Edo–early Meiji period (ca. 1850–1900), hand-painted Kinrande with an asymmetrical Kachō-ga motif of birds, branches and Kai-awase boxes, featuring the imperial Paulownia crest and gold highlights on cobalt blue and iron red, with a lucky-symbol reverse and authentic orange-brown iron glaze on the stand ring from traditional wood firing; in excellent antique condition with no chips, hairlines or restorations, minimal wear to the gold.
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Large antique Japanese Imari porcelain ornamental dish with birds and ceremonial Kai-awase boxes - 31.5 cm - Late Edo / Early Meiji period (ca. 1850–1900)
Description:
A monumental antique Japanese Imari porcelain ornamental dish (31.5 cm) from the Arita kilns, dating to the transitional period from late Edo to early Meiji (ca. 1850–1900). The hand-painted Kinrande decoration features an asymmetrical Kachō-ga motif with birds, branches and Kai-awase boxes, complemented by the imperial Paulownia crest and gilding on cobalt blue and iron-red. The reverse shows good luck symbols and an authentic orange-brown 'iron skin' on the foot ring due to historical wood firing.
Dimensions & Weight:
Diameter: 31.5 cm
Height: approx. 3.5 cm
Weight: 0.9 kg
Condition: Excellent antique condition, entirely sound and pristine (no chips, cracks, or restorations), with only minimal wear to the gold.
Sold without a stand!
Seller's Story
Large antique Japanese Imari porcelain ornamental dish with birds and ceremonial Kai-awase boxes - 31.5 cm - Late Edo / Early Meiji period (ca. 1850–1900)
Description:
A monumental antique Japanese Imari porcelain ornamental dish (31.5 cm) from the Arita kilns, dating to the transitional period from late Edo to early Meiji (ca. 1850–1900). The hand-painted Kinrande decoration features an asymmetrical Kachō-ga motif with birds, branches and Kai-awase boxes, complemented by the imperial Paulownia crest and gilding on cobalt blue and iron-red. The reverse shows good luck symbols and an authentic orange-brown 'iron skin' on the foot ring due to historical wood firing.
Dimensions & Weight:
Diameter: 31.5 cm
Height: approx. 3.5 cm
Weight: 0.9 kg
Condition: Excellent antique condition, entirely sound and pristine (no chips, cracks, or restorations), with only minimal wear to the gold.
Sold without a stand!

