{"product_id":"pair-of-japanese-arita-imari-porcelain-chargers-with-birds-floral-fans-c-1920-1935","title":"Pair of Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Chargers, 17.75”, Meiji\/Taishō Period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking matched pair of large Japanese Imari porcelain chargers, each measuring approximately 17.75 inches in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorated in the traditional Imari palette of deep cobalt blue, iron red, green, yellow and gilt, the chargers feature alternating reserves of flowering plants and stylized birds surrounding a central floral medallion. The bold segmented composition, generous scale and vivid hand-painted decoration give the pair excellent decorative presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse of each charger bears Japanese workshop markings, including a red painted inscription and impressed mark. These pieces are consistent with late Meiji to Taishō period Japanese export porcelain, dating approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1890–1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir nearly 18-inch diameter makes them ideal for wall display, a dining room, entryway, large sideboard, mantel, or as a symmetrical decorative pair flanking artwork or a mirror.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Late Meiji to Taishō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1890–1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: Hand-painted enamels with cobalt blue, iron red and gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotifs: Flowers and stylized birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: Approximately 17.75” each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: Japanese painted and impressed workshop marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with age-appropriate surface and gilt wear. Minor imperfections consistent with age and handmade production may be present. Please review photographs carefully for condition and detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249776865332,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/35FD87AA-805D-4110-A207-63493C8506E6.jpg?v=1788011002","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-japanese-arita-imari-porcelain-chargers-with-birds-floral-fans-c-1920-1935","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}