Imari Porcelain Plate – Prunus Blossoms and Bird - Porcelain - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)





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Original Edo-period Imari porcelain plate from Japan, 22 cm by 22 cm with 3 cm depth, decorated in cobalt blue and iron-red with prunus blossoms and a bird.
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Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate – Prunus Blossoms and Bird – Edo Period Style
An elegant antique Japanese porcelain plate, beautifully decorated in the traditional Imari palette of cobalt blue, iron red and delicate gilt accents. Its refined floral composition and richly ornamented border reflect the artistry of Japanese porcelain craftsmanship.
Origin & Period: Japan, probably 18th–19th century, Edo period, traditional Imari style.
Decoration: The centre features a graceful flowering prunus branch with delicate iron-red blossoms and a small bird in flight. An elegant scroll motif frames the scene, surrounded by intricate cobalt-blue foliage and stylised floral patterns.
Materials: Hand-painted porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron-red enamels and subtle gilded highlights.
Dimensions:
- Diameter: 22 cm (8.66 inches)
- Depth: 3 cm (1.18 inches)
Condition: Antique condition with signs of age and wear. There is a chip on the underside and a small through-crack extending through the porcelain. Minor firing imperfections and surface wear are also present. Please examine all photographs carefully.
Collectibility: A charming example of Japanese Imari porcelain, ideal for collectors of antique Japanese ceramics and traditional Asian decorative arts.
Exact dating remains to be confirmed.
Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate – Prunus Blossoms and Bird – Edo Period Style
An elegant antique Japanese porcelain plate, beautifully decorated in the traditional Imari palette of cobalt blue, iron red and delicate gilt accents. Its refined floral composition and richly ornamented border reflect the artistry of Japanese porcelain craftsmanship.
Origin & Period: Japan, probably 18th–19th century, Edo period, traditional Imari style.
Decoration: The centre features a graceful flowering prunus branch with delicate iron-red blossoms and a small bird in flight. An elegant scroll motif frames the scene, surrounded by intricate cobalt-blue foliage and stylised floral patterns.
Materials: Hand-painted porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron-red enamels and subtle gilded highlights.
Dimensions:
- Diameter: 22 cm (8.66 inches)
- Depth: 3 cm (1.18 inches)
Condition: Antique condition with signs of age and wear. There is a chip on the underside and a small through-crack extending through the porcelain. Minor firing imperfections and surface wear are also present. Please examine all photographs carefully.
Collectibility: A charming example of Japanese Imari porcelain, ideal for collectors of antique Japanese ceramics and traditional Asian decorative arts.
Exact dating remains to be confirmed.

