What does the mark on a Japanese Imari mean?
Occasionally, there may be some sort of symbolic mark that may mean something like “good luck,” and on even rarer occasions an artist signature in Japanese characters might turn up — but no authentic piece made in the 17th, 18th, 19th or even early 20th centuries has a mark on it that reads “Imari.”
How can you tell if an Imari porcelain is genuine?
However, the presence of such a mark isn’t infallible proof that the piece is genuine. Study examples of Imari porcelain. The earliest Imari porcelains are blue and white and generally simpler in design than later pieces.
Where can I find an Edo period Imari plate?
Edo period Imari plate with Uzufuku mark (attributed to Kakiemon). This mark is generally found on late Edo/Bakumatsu period wares. It refers to the old Chinese Quianlong period but is used only as decoration. *Keep in mind that the Ken mark was also used on repro’s in the mid 20th century. Look for other indicators of age.
Where was the first Imari porcelain plate made?
Imari porcelain, also known as Arita ware, was first produced in the 1600s in the Japanese town of Arita. Imari is the name of the port city from which the porcelain was first exported to the West. Imari is highly collectible and comes in many forms besides plates, such as cups, bowls, vases and figures.
Occasionally, there may be some sort of symbolic mark that may mean something like “good luck,” and on even rarer occasions an artist signature in Japanese characters might turn up — but no authentic piece made in the 17th, 18th, 19th or even early 20th centuries has a mark on it that reads “Imari.”
However, the presence of such a mark isn’t infallible proof that the piece is genuine. Study examples of Imari porcelain. The earliest Imari porcelains are blue and white and generally simpler in design than later pieces.
What was the difference between Arita ware and Imari ware?
While Arita ware was often associated with blue-and-white pottery, the Korean-influenced Imari pieces were typically underglazed in blue to define areas filled in later with colored glazes fired at lower temperatures.
