IMARI ON BEGONIA VASE
The famous Japanese Imari porcelain was noted for the sharp contrast of blue, green, black, red and gold used on the numerous themes of embellishments. In the 18th century it dominated the Dutch and European markets. However, since Japan could not cope with the demand and the prices were high, the Dutch East Indian Company and other European merchants brought the Imari designs and business to Jingdezhen, China (the famous porcelain city). It was about 1710, when the Chinese civil wars ended, and porcelain production was resumed. Employing more advanced manufacturing and color-glazing techniques, China was able to produce a large variety of the Chinese Imari, and in big volumes enough to satisfy the markets and generate huge profits for the Dutch East Indian Company and the European merchants. Even nowadays, the antique Chinese Imari are auctioned at very high prices in America and Europe. They are treasures to the elite.
Other fine Imari porcelain at Arttiques:
IMARI WITH PEACHES LID
IMARI CHECKERS JAR
IMARI PLANTER WITH PLATE
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