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Subject:Chinese Chenghua period or Japanese Imari
Posted By: Adie Sat, Aug 26, 2017 IP: 109.78.188.94

Hi Guys

Im trying to determine if this plate is Chinese from the Chenghua period or a later dated Japanese imari with the chenghua mark used?

I dont see chinese Chenghua period porcelain with these colors or design which is why i think it could be a 18th century Japanese imari.

many thanks
Adie





Subject:Re: Chinese Chenghua period or Japanese Imari
Posted By: Bill H. Sun, Aug 27, 2017

Like most of us around the Forum, the rest of the world also admired porcelain ware of the Ming Chenghua reign. And as did their Chinese counterparts, the makers of porcelain in Japan blessed some of their decent patterns with the Chenghua mark too. The practice was well underway by the time James Lord Bowes issued his book on Japanese marks and seals in 1882. I'll defer to more experienced collectors of Japanese ceramics to comment on whether your dish might be pre-Meiji period, in which regard the spur marks seem to be a promising start.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Chinese Chenghua period or Japanese Imari
Posted By: Bokaba Sun, Aug 27, 2017

This is a Japanese item. The Chenghua mark was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries in Japan. The decoration and stilt marks would date it probably late Meiji Period (c. 1900 or so).


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