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Bring vibrant color and refined craftsmanship to your interior with this elegant pair of antique porcelain vases crafted in the Imari style, circa 1920. Likely of Japanese or export ...

A gorgeous rare 19th-Century Japanese Imari porcelain octagonal reticulated charger plate or dish with hand painted floral decorations in the traditional Imari colors. Maker's mark o...

A gorgeous 19th-Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari octoganal porcelain charger. This fine large plate has hand painted floral decorations and birds in the traditional Imari colors w...

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Imari ware originated in the town of Arita in the former Hizen Province (now part of Saga Prefecture) in northwestern Kyūshū, Japan. The name "Imari" comes from the port ci...

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

Early 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain vide-poche dish with hand painted floral decorations in the traditional Imari colors of cobalt blue and coral red with small green accents...

Large color decoration dish of Imari, old made in Japan in porcelain. This superb dish, measuring 41 cm in diameter and 5 cm in height, is in excellent condition and sports colors th...

A gorgeous pair of 19th-Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari porcelain chargers with hand painted floral decorations in the traditional Imari colors. These fine large plates have love...

This handsome Japanese Imari bowl is rare for two reasons. First because of the pale colors and second because of the unusual octagonal shape with eight vignettes that surround a lar...

Huge Imari vase with email painted with birds and kiku flowers.

This antique Imari porcelain plate dates to the late Edo–Meiji period (19th century) and is decorated with a lively scene of playful shishi (mythical lion-dogs) among blooming botan ...

A refined Japanese porcelain sake bottle, distinguished by its elegant vertical form and hand-painted dragon decoration. The slender silhouette rises gracefully to a narrow mouth, e...

This really impressive and extraordinary very big Imari Tablelamp was manufactured in Japan in the late 19 Century or maybe earlier. There a many different carefully detailed desi...

This lovely pair of Japanese Imari Meiji period six panel scalloped chargers are entirely hand painted with much detail and feature three panels depicting birds and butterflies among...

This impressive large antique Imari porcelain plate dates to the late Edo–Meiji period (19th century) and is finely decorated with a lively composition of playful shishi (mythical li...

19th century pair of porcelain lamp from Imari. Frame gilt bronze decorations of metal polychrome flowers.

Beautiful pair of Meiji Period blue and white Japanese Imari Chargers depicting two Japanese Courtesans reading poetry by a lake in a serene setting framed by banana palms or trees o...

Antique quality Japanese Imari bowl having a quality scalloped shaped Japanese Imari bowl with wonderful hand painted decoration in red, blue, oran...

A finely decorated antique Japanese Imari bowl of scalloped circular form painted in the traditional palette of underglaze blue with iron red and soft gilt highlights. The decoration...

A FINE JAPANESE IMARI CHARGER DECORATED WITH A VASE OF FLOWERS, CIRCA 1700. With 18th century riveted repairs.

Discover the Japanese Imari Porcelain Ginger Jar with hand-painted birds and lotus flowers, symbolizing perfection and immortality. We sell items as acquired, without restoring or...

Early 20th Century antique Japanese Imari bowl having wonderful hand painted red, blue, orange, white and gold colours with floral, leaves and tree decoration. Lovely colours, condit...

Early 20th century Japanese Imari vase porcelain lamp. Features beautiful cobalt blue with red, orange and white hand painted floral design, and gold trim. Lamp sits on a sturdy dark...

Offered for sale is this late 19th Century antique Japanese Imari charger, with quality hand painted decoration of flowers trees and leaves in lovely red, blue and green colours.

This elegant pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases, dating from the late 19th century during the Meiji period, circa 1880–1900), beautifully illustrates the refined artistry and dec...

Large Royal Crown Derby style 'Imari' pattern centerpiece, profusely hand-painted decorated with rich, vibrant colors and gilt, unusual seaweed and floral ...

Antique quality Japanese Imari plate having a scalloped edge with wonderful hand painted panels in red, blue, green, white and gold colours In lovely original condition Dimensio...

Quality antique Japanese imari hexagonal shaped vase having a quality antique Japanese imari hexagonal shaped vase, decorated with flowers, trees and scrolls hand painted in quality ...

Offered for sale is this early 20th Century antique Japanese Imari bowl which is wonderfully hand painted in red, blue, orange, white and gold colours with floral, leaves and tree de...

Quality antique Imari vase having quality hand painted panels with flowers, leaves and dogs and hand painted in fantastic red, blue, green, yellow a...

Fantastic quality antique Japanese Imari porcelain charger, having a quality antique imari charger decorated with a central cartouche of flowers surrounded by three panels with drago...

Quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a quality antique Japanese imari plate decorated with flowers, trees, birds and scrolls hand painted in wonderful red, green blue and whi...

Antique early 19th century Coalport John Rose porcelain display plate (circa 1803–1810) featuring the iconic Thumb and Finger Imari pattern with gilt-latticed cobalt cloud motifs and...

Fantastic large pair of antique Japanese imari vases having a quality large pair of antique Japanese imari vases, decorated with flowers, leaves, trees, insects and scrolls hand pain...

A large Imari porcelain display bowl from the early 20th century. The bowl features a gently scalloped rim and is decorated with exquisitely painted enamels in blue, orange, red, and...

19th Century Japanese Imari Plate. 8.5 inches diameter.

Large antique Edwardian quality Japanese Imari bowl having a large circular bowl with quality hand painted decoration in wonderful red, blue, green, white and gold colours. In lovel...

Quality antique Japanese imari bowl, having a quality antique Japanese imari bowl with a wavy shaped edge, decorated with a basket of flowers to the centre surrounded by flowers, lea...

Miniature 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase. Height / 3.6 inches. Diameter / 2 inches.

Quality antique Japanese imari charger having a quality antique Japanese imari charger decorated with panels of circular and fan shapes consisting of flowers, figures, trees, leaves,...

1950s Wedgwood Imari pattern dinner plate. Stamped Wedgwood on the underside. Made for William H. Plummer & Co. in New York City.

Japanese Vase, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. Mejii Antique Japanese Porcelain Vase, Early 20th Century, Blue and Orange Floral Design, 23 cm Diameter This stunning Japanese porcelain vase dates back to the early 19th century and boasts a captivating blue and orange color palette with subtle touches of red. Featuring intricate floral and vegetal motifs, the design gracefully intertwines across a rich deep blue background, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. With a diameter of 23 cm and a height of 20 cm, this vase is perfectly sized for display as a centerpiece or part of a curated collection. Its excellent condition preserves its timeless elegance, making it an ideal choice for lovers of antique Japanese art, porcelain decor, or unique design pieces. A rare find for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this vase embodies the aesthetic refinement of early 19th-century Japanese ceramics. Keywords: Japanese porcelain vase, early 19th century, blue and orange vase, floral design, antique Japanese decor...

Japanese Imari Deep Center Bowl with Phoenix and Floral Motifs, Signed, Meiji Period, Attributed to Fukagawa, Circa 1880–1910 A richly enameled and finely detailed Meiji-era Imari p...

Monumental in scale and richly decorated in the celebrated Imari palette of iron red, gilt, and ivory, this Japanese porcelain vessel was created as an architectural decorative objec...

Hand painted 19th c. Imari plate or dish with scalloped edges. Plate has 4 chips as seen in photos. Authentic mid-19th-century Imari ware is renowned for its combination of deep coba...

Quality antique Japanese imari plate having a quality Japanese imari plate with flowers to the centre surrounded by panels of hand painted flowers, trees, scrolls and birds in stunni...

Antique Japanese Imari ginger jar lamp, hand-painted peacocks, vibrant feathers, flower blossoms, blue-green palette on ivory-white crackle glaze. Imari p...

Miniature 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase. Height / 4 inches. Diameter / 2 inches.

Vintage pair of porcelain sculptures depicts sitting cats, facing each other in style of Staffordshire figurines with their faces turned towards the viewer. The cats' bodies and head...

PRESENTING an AMAZING, EXTREMELY RARE and EXTENSIVE Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service from circa 1805-1820. HIGH REGENCY PERI...

Spode Porcelain Japan Pattern Imari Vase, Pattern 1227, Regency Circa 1808–1815 The vase is of tapering paneled baluster form, the shouldered body of flattened octagonal section ris...

Large antique Japanese imari plate, having a quality antique imari plate with a scalloped shape edge, decorated with a basket of flowers to the ce...

Masami Iwata, 'Flowers and Ko-Imari', color woodblock print, c. 1960, edition 250. Signed, and with the artist’s seal, lower right. A superb, painterly impression, with fresh colors,...

Late 19th Century Japanese Imari charger featuring a lion-in-nature scene.

Vintage pair of Chinoiserie porcelain urn table lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company features hand-painted, highly detailed Imari style decor in bright, cheerful yellow color with gold a...

A Japanese Imari Plate, 19th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 4.5cm Diameter: 30cm

A wonderful and rare near pair of first quarter 18th century Japanese Edo Imari garniture vases of baluster form having silver-gilt paktong neck and...

Circa 1880 shaped Imari plate, Japanese. Porcelain. Large reserves of chrysanthemums & bamboo with fence to protect the gardens. Elegant, simple central reserve Underglaze blue....

Unusual shaped quality antique Japanese imari plate, having an unusual shaped antique Japanese imari plate decorated with flowers to the centre surrounded by panels with birds, trees...

Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate having a quality antique Japnese imari plate decorated with flowers, leaves, trees and birds hand painted in stunning red, green, blue...