During 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 porcelain wares were exported. Wares are therefore known as Imari or Arita.
The item is a beautiful, imperial imari display plate in shades of blue, pink and green and decorated with a pair of birds, flowers and leaves.
The plate has its label: Genuine Imperial Imari
This plate is in mint condition.
Height: 1.5 cm, Diameter of base: 9 cm, Diameter of rim: 15.2 cm
