Antique Japanese Late Edo Period 19th Century Imari Ceramic Plate Blue & White 11.5" Hardware interior void

interior void

The mounting is a formal gold brocade with allover peony pattern

or auspicious imagery—reflecting values of balance

An exceptionally good example of late Edo commercial furniture with documented institutional provenance — the kind of piece that earns its place in any serious collection of Japanese mingei or mercantile antiques

with a flared lip

Antique Japanese Late Edo Period 19th Century Imari Ceramic Plate Blue & White 11.5" Hardware interior voidThis is an antique Japanese late Edo Era (mid 19th century) Imari hand painted plate. This plate measures 11. 25" in diameter by 1 1 4" tall. Having been in storage for most of the past century this plate remains in very fine condition with no chips, cracks or hairlines. Some wear on of the gilding helps age the piece and show it's authenticity. A beautiful example of Japanese workmanship and aesthetic.