Pair of Japanese Imari Style Plates with Bird and Floral Design Red Gold and Cobalt Blue Accents 7 Inch Porcelain Decorative Dishes

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Pair of Japanese Imari Style Plates with Bird and Floral Design Red Gold and Cobalt Blue Accents 7 Inch Porcelain Decorative Dishes

Item Identification:
Type: Decorative plates (pair)

Pattern: Imari-style with bird and floral motif

Origin: Japan

Mark: Red seal mark (kanji characters in archaic script), consistent with modern Japanese export porcelain (likely late Showa to Heisei era, ca. 1970s–1990s)

Material: Fine porcelain

Diameter: Approximately 7 inches

Form: Scalloped rim

Design details:

Centered phoenix-like bird among red and yellow peonies, blue feathers

Red/orange ground with gilt scrollwork and reserves of florals

Blue and gold accents throughout

Gilded rim and edge flourishes

Hand-applied overglaze enamels

Historical & Cultural Significance:
These plates are inspired by the traditional Imari (伊万里焼, Imari-yaki) style originating in Arita, Japan during the Edo period. The Imari aesthetic typically includes a tri-color palette of underglaze cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt overglaze. The bird in the center may symbolize good fortune or longevity, aligning with East Asian decorative symbolism.

While these are not antique Edo or Meiji Imari pieces, they are high-quality 20th-century porcelain likely produced for the export market. The fine gilding, precise enameling, and use of a seal mark (rather than English backstamp) suggest they were made with respect to traditional styles.

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition

No chips, cracks, or crazing observed

Gilt and enamel are bright and intact

Light wear consistent with age on base rim

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