Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate – Meiji Period (19th century) Origin: Japan Period: Meiji era (circa 1868–1912) Style: Imari ware Material: Hand-painted porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (red, green, blue, iron red) Decoration: Floral and landscape panels with traditional Imari border A fine Japanese Imari porcelain plate dating to the Meiji period (late 19th century). The plate features a richly decorated design typical of traditional Imari ware: • Central medallion with stylized peony flowers and foliage • Surrounding cartouches depicting floral compositions and a landscape scene • Deep iron-red ground with white foliate motifs • Hand-painted enamels in green, blue, aubergine, and iron red • Underside decorated with four iron-red floral motifs • Marked on the base with red Japanese characters The decoration shows fine hand-painted detailing and slightly raised enamel typical for Meiji export porcelain. Condition • Visible hairline cracks (clearly shown in photos) • Age-related wear • No major restorations detected Despite the hairlines, the plate remains structurally stable and displays beautifully.