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Early Imari Ware: Sun-Character Phoenix Pattern Plate, Yobitsugi Technique

The center of the plate features a "sun" character, surrounded by a blue-and-white design depicting a phoenix. The rim appears to have been repaired; this is likely due to techniques such as "yobitsugi" (joining broken ceramic fragments) or "tomonoshi" (filling in missing parts with different materials). 

Early Imari refers to works produced from the 1610s to the 1640s, the formative period of Imari ware, Japan's first domestically produced porcelain. During this period, Imari ware incorporated techniques originating from the Korean Peninsula, with blue-and-white decoration on white porcelain initially being the dominant style. Its characteristics include distortions from the forming process, a warm, earthy body texture, free and rustic painting, and high rarity due to the small number of surviving pieces.

Early Imari Period: 1610s to 1640s. 

Main Characteristics
Technique: Characterized by the "raw overglaze" technique, where decoration is applied without bisque firing. This results in visible distortions from shaping and unstable coloration of the body and underglaze decoration.   Decoration: Primarily features "underglaze decoration" where patterns are painted in blue pigment on white porcelain. Following Chinese blue-and-white traditions, designs are often bold and rustic. Technically unrefined, they possess a freshness and boldness.   Body: The body has a warm quality. Heavy glaze application creates a soft, rounded texture.   Rarity: Few pieces circulate in the market, making them rare.   Other Characteristics: Features include coarse sand adhering to the base (tatami-zuke) and the use of mold-making or thread-cutting techniques in shaping.

Historical Background
Birth: Born in the Arita region of Saga Prefecture in the 1610s as Japan's first domestically produced porcelain, utilizing techniques introduced from the Korean Peninsula.   Technical Trial and Error: Initially, it was a phase of trial and error imitating Chinese porcelain. Early Imari porcelain reflects both the technical immaturity and boldness born from this process.

As an antique item, it has scratches and stains. Please consider it for display purposes only.
Size: W15.5cm x D10.5cm x H3.5cm
Weight: 178g

1600-1650 - Japan Arts & Crafts 

Dish - Early Imari - Porcelain - Early Imari

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