Imari plate

Arita Manufacturing

Author

Arita Manufacturing

Period

18th-19th Century

Technique

Painted porcelain

Author

Arita Manufacturing

Period

18th-19th Century

Technique

Painted porcelain

Description of the Work

Fine porcelain plate featuring the typical “Imari” decoration.

The brim is richly ornamented with alternating reserves enclosing floral (peonies and chrysanthemums) and geometric motifs in cobalt blue, iron red, and gold.

The center presents a more airy composition, balancing the horror vacui of the borders with a compositional elegance typical of exports for the European market.