Imari, as defined, inspired much of the Delftware we discussed a few weeks ago, as well as a vast discipline of other porcelain makers:
A type of Japanese porcelain made at Arita from the late 17th century and shipped from the port of Imari. It has a characteristic palette of underglaze blue, decorated with iron red and gilt. The style was adapted by Chinese craftsmen and by many of Europe’s major porcelain-making factories from the 18th century, including that at Meissen, Deft, and Derby.
The porcelain is considered a forerunner of many others, with origins in the 1600’s. The characteristic blue and orange-red graces most pieces with gold outlining the florals and animal imagery. Age and condition, as you might imagine, contribute to the value of a given piece of imari. The original pottery was imported from the Port of Imari to other Japanese ports with destinations far-flung in Europe. In my reading about delftware, it was noted that the Dutch were inspired by these imports—the imari—and began to fashion their pottery akin to the imported. A few pretty pieces:
Mejji Imari Porcelain Lidded Jars – Petrie-Rogers Gallery; Chinese Imari Lighthouse Chocolate Pot – Vallin Galleries (1stdibs.com); Imari Enameled Porcelain Bowl – Hiromitsu-Japan; Japanese Imari Punch Bowl – L’Enfant Gallery (1stdibs.com); 19th Century Antique Decorative Japanese Imari Vase – Debenham Antiques (1stdibs.com); Umbrella Stand - Jeffrey Tillou Antiques (1stdibs.com).
“Imari” A-Z of Antiques & Collectibles. 2008.
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