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Imari Porcelain111 of 126Japanese PlateJapanese Porcelain Arita Ware "Imari" Dish /Cobalt,Red and Gold "Kinrande" Decoration / Circa 1850-1860
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    Posted 11 years ago

    mikelv85
    (1232 items)

    Well look what else I found ! Not one but two more pieces of Imari. One is unmarked but the other has a mark. The mark translated to "Fuki Choshun" meaning "Good fortune and long life". Both were on the bottom shelf stacked together with plate hangers (horrible things !) on them. One has a chip in the edge, but it's mostly in a white portion that's not easily seen at first glance. It's probably from" said" plate hanger. The other dish was relatively unscathed but it seems to be thicker and more bowl shaped. Both have that great "ring" so no cracks. A little more subtle in color and smaller 8,8 1/2" than my previous post. Not as much blue and the design is more reserved. I really think all these plates came from the same place. Why they were put out a week apart I don't know. The reseller dummies (not dealers or collectors, there is a difference) passed these up too for some more cheap crockery...lol Yeah me ! Now if I could just be absolutely sure these are all real ! -Mike-

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    1. mikelv85 mikelv85, 11 years ago
      Yep. It won't ring because a crack will stop the resonance as it travels around the plate. I took the hangers off these before I even paid for them...lol
    2. mikelv85 mikelv85, 11 years ago
      I pick stands up whenever I see them. The plastic ones are ok as long as they are tall enough for bigger plates and stability. Wood or metal ones are the best. Don't see those too often though.
    3. apostata apostata, 4 years ago
      nice good design
    4. apostata apostata, 1 year ago
      you missed the ho-Chiku-Bai. If that name doesn’t sound Japanese to you, then you have a good ear, as it is actually the Chinese reading of the Kanji characters ???. In Japanese, they are read matsu (pine), take (bamboo) and ume (plum) and they form a threesome as one of the most popular decorative motifs the “Three Friends of Winter,” representing promise and good fortune. Together, they stand for the scholarly ideals of pure spirit (plum), longevity (pine) and flexibility (bamboo).

      One of the most common places to find them is on Japanese porcelain, often in a very stylized form, so that you might not even notice they are there. This old Imari pattern is extremely common and at first glance there is no real sign of any botanical motifs.
    5. mikelv85 mikelv85, 1 year ago
      Thanks for checking in on this ancient post Apostata. Your insight is always appreciated. Not sure if I still have these. They are either packed away or were sold to my friend who taught Asian languages at Oberlin college. :)

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