Collectable Vintage Japanese Imari Style Display Plate – Pair Of Birds Tableware

Collectable Vintage Japanese Imari Style Display Plate – Pair Of Birds TablewareDuring the 17th and early 18th century Japanese porcelain became increasingly popular in Europe and significant amounts of Japanese porcelain was exported to Western countries, mostly by the Dutch East India Company. Japan opened trading to Europe and America at the start of the Meiji period (1868 1913). During this period the Japanese porcelain industry centered around the city of Arita. The largest nearby port was called Imari, through which

All 6 pieces are in pristine condition

The item is a beautiful wide rimmed soup bowl

The scoop/scuttle has a chip on the front right of the bowl (please see picture)

Although difficult to estimate the precise age of these items

Height 26 cm

The sugar bowl has a tiny chip on the rim

2 cm x 16 cm

Diameter of shoulder: 13 cm

This model is difficult to find

Tea pot height with lid: 19 cm

Oval base: 33 cm x 18

The ladle is handle-stamped Potter Chromium Plate Sheffield