Large 14.5" Antique Japanese Imari Charger - Meiji Period (1868-1912)

A magnificent antique Japanese Imari charger from the celebrated Meiji Period (1868–1912), produced at the Arita kilns in the classic Imari palette of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron-red enamels, and gold gilt accents on a bright white porcelain ground.

The charger features a traditional six-panel lappet border surrounding a central floral medallion, with hand-painted decoration depicting mountain landscapes, phoenixes in flight, and intricate geometric diaper patterns — a composition that exemplifies the finest decorative porcelain of the Meiji era.

Meiji period Imari chargers of this size and quality are highly collectible, representing Japan's golden age of export porcelain when Arita ware was prized across Europe and America.

• Origin: Arita, Japan
• Period: Meiji (1868–1912)
• Style: Imari
• Decoration: Hand-painted — mountain landscapes, phoenixes, geometric diaper patterns
• Palette: Underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron-red, gold gilt
• Diameter: 14.5" (36.8cm)
• Condition: No chips, cracks, or crazing; enamel and gilding show minimal wear