Charger and stand

DateEarly 20th century

OriginJapan

MediumPorcelain

Dimensions2 3/8 x 18 1/2 in. (6 x 47 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Ceramics

Credit LineGift of W. Allen Perry. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object numberUM83.38ab

Status

Not on view

Collections

Decorative Arts

CultureJapanese

Label TextThe most common Japanese porcelain ware is Imari, produced at many small kilns throughout the Arita region and exported through the port of Imari, from which the ware takes its name. Most colored Imari has a round central image surrounded by bands or panels of pictorial and decorative images. On the exterior or undersides of pieces are often good luck symbols or trailing floral motifs, in conjunction with narrow decorative bands. All of the colored Imari has the main design elements painted first in underglaze blue, before colored enamel detail is painted on the piece. The decoration of Imari was highly influenced by the blue and white late Ming porcelain wares imported to Japan from China during the first part of the seventeenth century. The Imari porcelain produced for export is a reflection of the influence of other cultures more than it is a representation of Japanese aesthetic. Beginning in 1653, the Dutch East India Company responded to the demand from the Dutch for new shapes and surface decoration, favoring the Imari over more unadorned wares. This Imari charger was produced for early twentieth century export and depicts prevailing Japanese floral motifs including peonies and wisteria.

MarkingsSeven spur marks. A paper sticker reads " Imari, blue and white. Tigner, Bakersfield Acq. 1974 pd $127.50. Tigner called it Ming".

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