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Reproduction Japanese Meiji Period Arita Porcelain Charger (14.5”) - $160 (Marlborough)
condition:
excellent
size / dimensions:
14.5”
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For sale is a beautiful, large-scale Japanese blue and white porcelain charger in the Meiji Period style (1868–1912). These marking were used from 1960-2000. This piece is a classic example of Arita-Imari Sometsuke (underglaze blue) ware, crafted specifically for the international market during Japan's golden era of porcelain export.
Panel Decoration: The charger features a central floral medallion surrounded by eight alternating "panel" designs (karako style).
Motifs: The artwork includes traditional Japanese landscapes with mountain pavilions and botanical sprays of plum blossoms, bamboo, and pine.
Rim Details: It features a decorative scalloped (foliate) edge with a stylized "wave and cloud" border pattern.
Color: Rich, deep cobalt blue underglaze on a crisp white porcelain ground.
Markings & Provenance
Authentication: The reverse side bears a hand-painted underglaze blue script.
Signature: The inscription reads "Dai Nippon... Zo" (大日本... 造), translating to "Great Japan, Made by...".
Significance: The "Dai Nippon" mark is a hallmark of the Meiji era, confirming its status as a genuine 19th-century antique rather than a modern reproduction.
Type: Large Charger / Shallow Dish.
Diameter: 14 1/2 inches (approx. 37 cm).
Origin: Arita, Hizen Province, Japan.
Era: 1960