Antique Japanese Imari Hand Enameled Porcelain Charger, Garden Motif, c1900

An antique German pair of candlesticks offer porcelain construction with hand painted floral decoration and gilt highlights throughout, Berlin stamped on bases as photographed, c1900...

Antique French Limoges Hand Painted Foliate & Gilt Porcelain Terrine C1900 Measures- 7"H x 12"W x 7.5"D

Antique French Limoges charger by D&C offer porcelain construction with landscape scene, maker mark en verso as photographed, circa 1900. Measures - 1.75"H x 15.5"diam.

Five Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Garden Flowers & Gilt Highlights, en Verso Maker Mark, C1900 Measures - 1.5"h x 9.75"diam

Set of 14 Early 20th century handpainted Japanese Gold Imari chargers.

A fine & monumetal Japanese Meiji period Porcelain charger/plate, circa 1890. The charger is very finely decorated with underglaze blue, red iron oxide glazes and heightened with gil...

Large antique Japanese quality Imari charger having quality hand painted panels with flowers, leaves, trees, birds and ships in wonderful green, blue, red, white and gold colours ...

Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Charger with Flower and Bees, ca. 1900 DIMENSIONS: Diameter: 16 inches DETAILS Meiji Period: 1868-1912 ABOUT IMARI PORCELAIN Japanese Imari porcelain refers to a type of porcelain ware that was produced in the town of Arita, in Saga Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, and exported primarily from the nearby port of Imari—hence the name. Origins & History: • Early 17th century (Edo period): Porcelain production began in Arita after Korean potters, brought to Japan during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), discovered kaolin (porcelain clay) in the area. • Mid-17th century to 18th century: Imari ware became a major export to Europe via the Dutch East India Company. • Declined in export after 1750s as Chinese porcelain re-entered European markets. Characteristics: • Base: Made from fine white porcelain. • Decoration: Richly colored and ornate, featuring: o Underglaze blue painting (Arita blue-and-white style). o Overglaze enamels, especially in red, gold, green, and blue (the classic “Kinrande” Imari style). • Designs: Often feature floral motifs, birds, mythical creatures, and geometric patterns in bold symmetrical compositions. Types of Imari: 1. Early Imari / Shoki...