Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Fish Plate Meiji period Arita Koi Carp 10.5"

Description

View Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Fish Plate Meiji period Arita Koi Carp 10.5" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Bream.symbols of good fortune and seamlessly integrated with an overlapping fan motif. Expect minor, expected fleabites and iron spots in the glaze consistent with age late 19th century kiln firing. Description: An exceptional, authentic Japanese Imari( Arita-yaki ) molded porcelain serving dish dating to the late Meiji  Period 1890-1910  This unique zoomorphic piece is expertly designed in the shape of a fish/likely tai or sea  bream...symbols of good fortune and seamlessly integrated with an overlapping fan motif. Design: Front is decorated in a vibrant, classic palette of underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron-red enamel. The asymmetric design mimics the stepped folds of a Japanese hand fan over the fish body, featuring intricate floral patterns, bamboo and geometric panels. Reverse features beautiful hand-painted underglaze Makimono (auspicious sacred scrolls) on a soft wash background. Condition: Excellent Antique condition No chips, cracks or repairs Expect minor, expected fleabites and iron spots in the glaze consistent with age late 19th century kiln firing Origin/Era: Arita, Japan  Late Meiji Period Condition: Excellent....miniscule chip on foot, which could be firing defect. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Plates.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Blue, White, Rust Iron

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Age

1890-1910

Maker

Imari Yaki

California Prop 65 Warning

no