Vintage Hand-Painted "Gold Imari" Japanese Porcelain Charger – Geisha & Cherry Blossom
Vintage Hand-Painted "Gold Imari" Japanese Porcelain Charger – Geisha & Cherry Blossom
Vintage Hand-Painted "Gold Imari" Japanese Porcelain Charger – Geisha & Cherry Blossom
Elevate your Chinoiserie collection with this exquisite 11-inch Japanese "Gold Imari" porcelain charger. Hand-painted in the legendary Arita region during the mid-20th century, this piece is a vibrant celebration of Japanese heritage and craftsmanship.
The central narrative features a masterfully rendered scene of two figures in elaborate traditional kimonos—a classic "Geisha" style motif—strolling beneath a flowering cherry blossom tree. This focal point is framed by a complex border of alternating panels, featuring lush botanicals and geometric patterns in the iconic Imari palette of cobalt blue, iron red, and teal green enamels.
Lavish gold gilt accents provide a raised, shimmering texture to the figures and the scalloped rim, typical of the high-quality export ware produced by the Sanyo Toki kilns between 1959 and 1984. This substantial charger is a ready-to-style centerpiece for a grand entryway console, a traditional dining room hutch, or as the anchor of a curated Blue and White gallery wall.
Dimensions
11”W x 11”D x 1.5”H
Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition – This charger remains vibrant and structurally sound with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Consistent with its authentic vintage status and past display use, there are a few very small, minor age spots to the white interior ground. The hand-applied gold leaf remains bright and impressively intact across the majority of the surface.
A soulful blend of narrative art and decorative luxury, this Gold Imari Geisha Charger is a standout acquisition for the collector of Japanese Ceramics. It brings a timeless sense of Eastern elegance and mid-century glamour to any high-end interior.
