Large Imari Porcelain Charger With Peacocks And Peonies, Japan, Meiji Period

Large round Imari porcelain dish, with polychrome and gold decoration known as ‘Imari’, adorned in the centre with a circular medallion depicting a bouquet of peonies, surrounded by dynamic, radiating medallions featuring peacocks amongst flowers and leafy scrollwork on a cobalt blue and iron-red background.
Japan. Meiji period (1868–1912).
D_46 cm
Very good condition.

Imari porcelain, produced in the Arita region of Japan, enjoyed considerable success during the Meiji era, captivating Western connoisseurs with its rich polychrome glazes, the exquisite craftsmanship of its gilded details, and the complexity of its floral and avian motifs.

Our large dish, which follows in the illustrious tradition of Meiji-era creations, bears witness to the remarkable craftsmanship of the master potters of Arita, combining the decorative power of the Imari colour palette with the delicate rendering of the peacocks.