Description

Fine large late C19th Japanese Meiji period porcelain charger decorated in the Imari palette .
Exhibition quality Imari porcelain dished charger , skilfully decorated with a sea-shore or sea-bed scene featuring lobsters , crayfish , turtles and sea-snails to the foreground leading into a landscaped distant perspective with buildings and pavilions in the distance .
Beautifully decorated and gilded in the traditional Imari palette colours of iron-red , coral and colbalt blues with gilded highlights.
Of gently dished form , the reverse decorated with typical sparsely decorated blue motifs to the edges . Raised on a shallow foot-ring with blue line rings . The centre showing kiln spur-marks to the glaze where supported in the firing process .
A highly decorative large-scale charger of rare design, in excellent original condition with no damage , repairs or rubbing to the decoration.
H 25”
W 25”
D 4”
Japan c.1870
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 2010

Dimensions

Height = 64 cm (25")
Width = 64 cm (25")
Depth = 10 cm (4")