Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What is an Imari pattern?

2 Answers
What is an Imari pattern?
Imari is a type of porcelain with three colors, blue, rusted red and a bright gold. The pattern is characterized by intricate floral designs. The name Imari comes from the Japanese seaport where pieces of this pattern were shipped to the West. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Imari porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Imari patterns are those common in Imari ware, a type of Japanese ceramic style popularly exported to Western collectors from the 17th to 19th centuries. They are typically highly decorated, often with reds, blues and other colors. Shop a collection of antique Imari ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Gold Imari Vases on 1stDibs
19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Japanese Imari vase or lamp. Having classical Imari colors of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Trumpet Neck Floor Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Very Large hand painted and decorated / gilt Japanese floor vases in the Imari porcelain. The vase
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Gold

Hand Painted / Gilt Gold Decorated Imari Porcelain Vase / Foo Dog Side Handle
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Gold Decorated Imari Porcelain Vase, featuring a captivating foo dog side handle. Meticulously crafted
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Gold

Large Imari Porcelain Flori-form Trumpet Decorative Floor Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Monumental flori-form trumpet decorative floor vase in the Imari decorated porcelain. The floor
Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Gold

19th Century Pair / Gilt Bronze Mounted Imari Porcelain Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century pair of gilt bronze mounted imari porcelain decorative vases or urns. Each urn
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Urns

Materials

Bronze

A Large Pair of 19th Century Meji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Matching Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases. 1880 Meiji period. Introducing an exquisite pair of
Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Gold

Shop All