Pair of bronze mounted planters in Imari porcelain decorated with flowers circa 1880
An interesting and decorative pair of Imari porcelain planters decorated with floral motifs using the three characteristic colors of Imari productions, Cobalt Blue, Iron Red, and Gold. Our vases are mounted with neo-classical style bronze frames with finely chiseled openwork borders and in their original gilding. Original zinc interiors.
Measurements: H 10.23 In. - D 9.44 In.
Our planters are presented complete, in excellent original condition, and in their state of use. No crack, no accident, no restoration.
Porcelain production in Japan began in the region of Arita, a pottery town on the island of Kyushu, around 1616. According to tradition, a Korean named Ri Sampei exploited a Kaolin deposit located nearby at the foot of the Izumiyama hill. His expertise in high-temperature kilns enabled him to melt kaolin at a temperature of 1,400°C to produce porcelain similar to that of the Chinese.
Cette porcelaine se caractérise par un décor utilisant trois couleurs : le bleu de cobalt posé sous couverte, le rouge de fer et l’or posés sur couverte. Elle présente surtout des motifs floraux et a été appelée ” Imari ” du nom du port de l’île de Kyûshû d’où elles étaient exportées.
