Museum number
C457
Object
Imari dish, Japanese (Arita), porcelain, about 1690-1720
Description
Plate painted with formal birds and flowers in red blue and gold
Materials
Porcelain
On display?
Yes

Further description

Simple name
Plate
Pair of dishes Japanese (Arita) Porcelain, between 1690 and 1720 C457 & C458 Imari is the European name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari in Western Japan. Typical Imari ware is richly patterned in iron red and underglaze blue and is often lavishly gilded. Made only for export to the West, Imari ware was also imitated by Chinese and European potters.

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