Overview
A vibrant porcelain display plate featuring the classic Imari palette of cobalt blue, iron red, and gold accents.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Chinese Export Imari Style Porcelain Plate, mid-20th Century
Photo reference
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Story
The story of this plate begins in the late 17th century when the Dutch East India Company began shipping massive quantities of Japanese porcelain from the port of Imari to the palaces of Europe.
Maker / Origin
While the specific workshop is not identified, the 'IMARI CHINA' mark indicates it was produced in one of the major Chinese porcelain centers, likely Jingdezhen, specifically for international trade.
Condition & Value
The plate appears to be in very good vintage condition. There is minor rubbing to the gold gilding on the rim, which is consistent with age and handling. As a mid-20th-century export piece rather than an 18th-century original, the value is primarily decorative.
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