Japanese Hand-painted Porcelain Imari Oval Platter, 1920s

Japanese hand-painted porcelain Imari oval dish, 1920s

Superb Japanese Imari porcelain oval dish, dating from the 1920s, hand-decorated in the traditional Imari palette blending cobalt blue, iron red and warm orange hues.

This piece features an elegant and dynamic composition of stylized floral motifs and traditional ornaments, highlighted by a beautiful oval shape with a slightly scalloped outline. The reverse bears an original Japanese mark, confirming its authenticity and provenance.

Oval Imari dishes are particularly sought-after for their sculptural presence and versatility, able to be used both as serving pieces and decorative display objects. Through the strength of its colors and the balance of its decoration, this example is a fine testimony to Japanese porcelain craftsmanship of the early 20th century.

Details:
Origin: Japan
Style: Imari
Era : circa 1920
Material: porcelain
Technique: hand-painted
Shape: oval with scalloped edge
Mark: original Japanese mark on reverse
Condition: very good old condition
Observations: slight traces of use under the base consistent with age, no cracks or restoration noted

This piece would be ideal for a collector of Japanese porcelain, an Imari enthusiast, a chinoiserie or eclectic interior, as well as for display in a showcase or on a wall.