Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Plate Edo Blue White Octagonal Dish

Description

View Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Plate Edo Blue White Octagonal Dish with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The porcelain body is well-fired, with a slightly warm tone and visible kiln speckling typical of the period. This piece represents a strong example of functional yet decorative Arita ware produced during Japan’s late Edo export era, combining refined brushwork with balanced composition. Offered here is an antique Japanese Arita porcelain plate dating to the late Edo period (circa early–mid 19th century). The piece is rendered in underglaze cobalt blue on a white porcelain body and formed in an elegant octagonal shape. The decoration reflects traditional Arita design vocabulary, including a central reserve with a stylized emblem or symbolic motif, possibly referencing auspicious imagery, surrounded by finely painted foliate elements. The inner border features a geometric key fret pattern, while the cavetto and rim are richly adorned with alternating panels of wave patterns, shell motifs, and stylized florals. The use of repeating cartouches and segmented framing is characteristic of export-oriented wares from this period. The underside shows a neatly finished foot ring with a lightly recessed base and a small underglaze blue mark within a square, consistent with kiln or workshop markings seen on late Edo Arita wares. The porcelain body is well-fired, with a slightly warm tone and visible kiln speckling typical of the period. This piece represents a strong example of functional yet decorative Arita ware produced during Japan’s late Edo export era, combining refined brushwork with balanced composition. --- ### **Condition Report** Good antique condition overall. * Light surface wear consistent with age and use * Minor kiln speckling and firing imperfections visible (typical of period) * Some light staining and accumulated residue along the foot rim * No visible cracks, chips, or restorations observed --- ### **Specifications** * **Object Type:** Plate / Dish * **Origin:** Japan (Arita) * **Period:** Late Edo period (c. 1800–1860) * **Materials:** Porcelain, underglaze cobalt blue * **Form:** Octagonal * **Decoration:** Blue & white, geometric, foliate, and symbolic motifs * **Markings:** Underglaze blue mark within square on base * **Dimensions:** 11¾x10¾x1½ inches Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Plates.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

White

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Country of Origin

Japan

Age

1800-1849