Japanese Octagonal Imari Ceramic Charger, Late 19th Century

A decorative handpainted Japanese Imari octagonal ceramic charger, gilt edges, profusely decorated in vibrant shades or blue, red, green and yellow, featuring a rocky island with mature pine trees and a small shrine, connected by a causeway with mountains in the background, the broad red border decorated with blue and yellow flowers.

​Dating to the late 19th century.

Imari ware is a Western term for a brightly-coloured style of Arita ware Japanese export porcelain made in the area of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyūshū. They were exported to Europe in large quantities.