Japanese Imari-style Porcelain Plate with Landscape Motif

Name: Japanese Imari-style Porcelain Plate with Landscape Motif
Brand: adeboer
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Japanese Imari-style porcelain plate with blue and white landscape center and enameled floral panels, displayed in a cabinet. - view 1

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Estimated value

$40 - $120

Rarity

Average(4/10)

JAPANESE IMARI-STYLE PORCELAIN PLATE WITH LANDSCAPE MOTIF: IDENTIFICATION

This appears to be a Japanese porcelain plate, rendered in what is commonly referred to as Imari style. The central medallion features a traditional blue and white landscape scene, depicting mountains, water, and perhaps a building or two. This central design is then encircled by panels of colored enamels – green, rust-red, and gold – against a white ground, typically including floral or geometric patterns. While displaying characteristics of the Imari palette and decorative layout, the style of the blue and white landscape suggests a later production, potentially Meiji period or later, aiming to combine different decorative traditions within a single piece.

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DYNASTY & PROVENANCE

The Imari style originated in the Arita region of Hizen Province (modern-day Saga Prefecture) during the Edo period (1603-1868), becoming a major export ware. Its distinctive palette of underglaze blue, overglaze red, and gold, often with touches of green, yellow, and black, made it highly popular in Europe. By the Meiji period (1868-1912), after Japan opened to the West, Imari wares continued to be produced, with some variations and evolutions in design, sometimes incorporating more naturalistic or detailed landscape elements alongside the traditional patterns.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 33 asian items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

High volume of reproductions and later reinterpretations of Imari style.
Lack of visible maker's marks or kiln stamps on the reverse.
Difficulty in precisely dating from iconography alone without physical inspection of footrim and paste.

How does authenticity detection work?

ASIAN ART SCHOLAR'S TAKE

Asian Art Specialist

East Asian Art Expert

The visual evidence strongly points to a Japanese Imari-style porcelain plate due to its characteristic color palette and decorative layout. However, the exact period attribution remains somewhat generalized without inspecting the base and tactile qualities.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Distinctive use of underglaze blue and overglaze red and gold enamels, characteristic of the Imari palette.
2Traditional compartmentalized decoration with a central design surrounded by decorative panels.
3The landscape motif in the center, rendered in blue and white, is a common feature in later Imari and Arita wares.
4The overall stylistic elements suggest Japanese manufacture, likely from the Meiji or Taisho era.

UNCERTAINTIES

•No visible base or footrim to inspect for manufacturing nuances or possible marks.
•The small 'price tag' obscures a portion of the design, preventing full assessment of detail and condition in that area.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Obtain clear, high-resolution images of the reverse of the plate, particularly the footrim and any potential marks.
→Inspect the plate out of the display case for any hairline cracks, repairs, or wear not visible through the glass.
→Evaluate the quality of the enamels and gilding under magnification for signs of contemporary application vs. later restoration.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The visible surface appears to be in good condition, with no obvious chips, cracks, or significant losses to the enamel or gilding from what can be observed through the glass. There may be minor surface wear consistent with age and handling.