Imari & Imari-Inspired Porcelain
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Pair Chamberlains Worcester Dragon in Compartments Porcelain Compotes c1820
$2,400.00This impressive pair of standing compotes by Chamberlain’s Worcester, made in England circa 1820, is decorated in the celebrated Dragons in Compartments pattern, sometimes also known to collectors as Kylin in Compartments or Bengal Tiger.
The form is elegant and architectural, with scalloped oval dishes raised on molded pedestal bases that give the pair real presence on a table or cabinet.
The design is organized into four shaped panels surrounding a central floral rosette.
Each compartment is hand-painted with imagery inspired by the East.
One panel shows a lively, stylized dragon and another a kylin, a fantastical creature drawn from Chinese sources.
The creatures are surrounded by explosive gilt flamework that radiates outward, animating their compartments.
The other two panels show serene garden landscapes with vases set within them.
The contrast between the wild, animated creature panels and the meditative garden scenes gives the composition both energy and balance.
The decoration is chinoiserie interpreted through the confident decorative language of Regency porcelain.
The palette is vivid and balanced, combining iron red, deep cobalt blue, pink, and apple green with generous gilding.
These colors radiate from the central rosette and repeat across the panels.
The borders are richly ornamented with geometric diaperwork, scrolling foliage, and alternating iron-red reserves heightened with gold.
This elaborate frame contains the interior scenes while reinforcing the design’s strong symmetry.
Raised on pedestal bases that continue the decoration with dragons, floral sprigs, and a repeating triangular border, the compotes have a presence that is both decorative and sculptural.
The painting remains crisp and the gilding bright, allowing the richness of the Regency palette and the complexity of the design to be fully appreciated.Dimensions: 12.25 inches by 8.75 inches; 3.75 inches and 4 inches high
Condition: Very Good with some craquelure on the glaze of the foot
Marks: “Chamberlains Worcester” in manganese purple
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Hand-painted Dragons in Compartments pattern with extensive gilding
Origin: England, Chamberlain’s Worcester
Style: Regency
Date: Circa 1820
Notable Details:
Rare pedestal compote form in the Dragons in Compartments pattern
Dragon and kylin panels surrounded by explosive gilt flamework
Contrasting garden landscape panels that balance the composition
Rich Regency palette of iron red, cobalt blue, pink, apple green, and gold
Elaborate gilt diaperwork and geometric borders -
Worcester Dragons in Compartments Group a Saucer & Four Cups England C-1800-1820
$700.00This Worcester Porcelain group, a saucer with four cups, features the exquisite Dragons in Compartments pattern.
Hand-painted circa 1800 to 1820, this exceptional group showcases the iconic pattern also known as Kylins in Compartments and Bengal Tiger.
Each piece is a fine example of English porcelain influenced by Chinese export wares from the Kangxi period, blending mythical creatures and classical floral motifs.
The pattern details include four gilt-edged, lozenge-shaped panels that alternate between mythical beasts and vases set on a table.
A wide border decorated with green and orange floral patterns surrounds these panels.
The tea cup and one coffee cup were made circa 1800; they both have fluted sides and a fluted top edge.
The Dragons in Compartments pattern exemplifies the sophistication of early 19th-century Worcester porcelain.
It is a fabulous pattern!Dimensions: Saucer 5″ diameter, fluted teacup 3.5″ diameter x 2″ tall, fluted coffee cup 2.5″ tall x 2.5″ diameter, two coffee cups circa 1820 measure 2.75″ tall x 2.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted Dragons in Compartments pattern with gilt and floral borders
Material: Porcelain
Style: Early 19th-century English, Chinoiserie Influence
Origin: England, Worcester
Date: 1800–1820
Notable Details:
• Rare and highly collectible Bengal Tiger (Dragons in Compartments) pattern
• Fine gilding and enamel detailing characteristic of Worcester Porcelain in the Regency period
• Fusion of English neoclassical form with Chinese decorative tradition
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Set of Four Antique English Porcelain Bowls in Imari Style by Coalport Ca. 1825
$380.00This set of four antique porcelain bowls was made by Coalport in England, circa 1825.
Each bowl is hand-painted in a vibrant interpretation of the Imari style, with rich orange floral motifs surrounded by swirling gilt leaves on a white ground.
The orange flowers are stylized lilies, specifically reminiscent of tiger lilies or daylilies.
However, the design emphasizes decorative flourish over botanical accuracy.
The wide cobalt blue border is embellished with hand-applied gilt decoration in a foliate pattern, featuring tulip-like blossoms and curving tendrils.
This elegant gilded design adds elegance and visual rhythm, enhancing the contrast between the deep blue border and the bright central motif.
The pattern reflects the early 19th-century English taste for luxurious, exotic styles drawn from Japanese Imari wares.
This striking color palette of the center is also inspired by Japanese Imari ware, and was a hallmark of early 19th-century English porcelain.
The set comprises two slightly larger bowls measuring 8.75 inches in diameter by 1.75 inches tall, and two slightly smaller bowls measuring 8 inches in diameter by 1.5 inches tall.
They were originally made as complementary pieces for serving or display.Dimensions: A pair of bowls measuring 8.75″ in diameter x 1.75″ tall, and another pair measuring 8″ in diameter x 1.5″ tall.
Condition: The porcelain is in excellent condition, there is slight rubbing to the gilt
Key Features
• Made by Coalport, England, circa 1825
• Hand-painted in traditional Imari palette with rich gilt decoration
• Striking cobalt blue borders with scrolling gilt details
• Two pairs of bowls in a matching pattern
• Classic example of English porcelain inspired by Japanese Imari ware -
Antique Porcelain Sugar Box Money Tree Pattern Hand Painted England Circa 1810
$780.00This antique English porcelain sugar box, made around 1810 by Coalport Porcelain, is hand-painted in the richly colored and intricate Money Tree pattern, also known as the Rock and Tree pattern.
The exquisite decoration features cobalt blue, iron red, and gold, with delicate touches of green and peach.
The central scene depicts stylized rocks, flowering trees, and exotic blooms set above a bright blue ground.
The lid is decorated with alternating panels of floral and geometric motifs that echo the vibrant colors of the box.
Made by John Rose at Coalport, this piece reflects the decorative flair typical of early 19th-century English porcelain.Dimensions: 5.5″ long x 3.5″ wide x 5.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent, with very slight rubbing to the gilt (see image #5)
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Seven Antique Worcester Cups Hand Painted in the Fence Pattern England Ca. 1810
$360.00This rare set of seven antique Worcester porcelain cups was hand-painted in the iconic Fence pattern by the Barr Flight Barr Worcester factory in England, circa 1810.
Each cup features a finely detailed chinoiserie garden scene with a golden fence, exotic birds, a pagoda, stylized rockwork, and flowering trees.
The vivid palette—featuring iron red, cobalt blue, and gold with pink, green, turquoise, and purple accents—distinguishes these pieces as exceptional examples of early 19th-century English porcelain.
The cups are marked on the base with an impressed crowned “BFB” or “B,” identifying them as Worcester pieces made before 1814.
This is an ideal set for lovers of Regency porcelain and chinoiserie design.
Dimensions: 2.5″ tall x 3.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
– Key Features:
– Set of seven antique Worcester cups
– Hand-painted chinoiserie “Fence Pattern”
– Rich gilding and enamel in a refined Regency palette
– Impressed crowned “BFB” or “B” Worcester marks
– English porcelain ca. 1810 -
4 Antique Worcester Porcelain Cups & Saucers Hand Painted Fence Pattern c.1810
$780.00This exquisite set of four antique English porcelain cups and saucers was hand-painted by Barr Flight Barr at the Worcester factory in England between 1800 and 1813.
The decoration, known as the Fence pattern, is both vibrant and intricately detailed.
It features a whimsical chinoiserie landscape that includes a golden garden fence, stylized flowers, exotic birds, rockwork, a pagoda, and a bridge.
The color palette is particularly refined and unique, blending iron red, deep cobalt blue, and gold with striking accents of pink, turquoise, green, and purple enamels.
Marks: The pieces are marked with the impressed Worcester “BFB” or “B” mark, indicating their manufacture before 1814.
Dimensions: Saucers 5.5″-5.75″, the tea cups 2.5″ tall x 3.25″ diameter
Condition: ExcellentDecoration: Hand-painted chinoiserie scenes in the “Fence” pattern with a richly enameled and gilded palette
Material: Porcelain
Style: Regency Era / Chinoiserie
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1810
**Key Features**
– Set of four cups and saucers
– Hand-painted with a golden fence, stylized birds, blossoms, and landscape details
– “Fence Pattern” — a Bardith favorite
– Especially refined and unexpected color palette
– Impressed crowned BFB or B Worcester marks -
Set of Six Antique Worcester Dishes English Imari Pink & Blue 1792–1803
$560.00This set of porcelain dishes was hand-painted by Flight Barr Worcester between 1792 and 1803.
Each of the six dishes can be seen in one of the first three images.
The pattern features delicate floral sprays in soft strawberry pink, orange, and rich cobalt blue, accented with gilt highlights.
The design is an English interpretation of the traditional Imari palette.
A stylized central bouquet anchors the composition, while four large floral sprays around the border create a balanced design.
The beautiful decoration is heightened by a finely painted gilt rim.
The pattern reflects the neoclassical taste for symmetry and delicacy, as well as the broader English fascination with East Asian decorative themes, which are reimagined here as English Imari.
Worcester porcelain from this period is renowned for its high-quality body, precise painting, and understated elegance.Dimensions: 8.35″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Marks: The late 18th century Flight Barr Worcester mark “FB under a crown is lightly impressed on the reverse of one of the dishes
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Antique English Ironstone Bowl Decorated in the Imari Palette, Circa 1830
$285.00Made by Spode in England circa 1830, this oval ironstone bowl is decorated with flowers in a rich Imari palette of cobalt blue and iron red, with accents of green foliage.
The floral and foliate design was first transfer-printed and then hand-colored in enamels, blending crisp graphic detail with painterly warmth.
The flowers are rendered in vivid colors with delicate precision, set against a light blue glaze that lends the surface a soft, luminous glow.
A border of geometric trellis with floral cartouches frames the composition.
This bowl is an ironstone gem!Dimensions: 10.75″ x 7.25″ x 2″ tall
Condition: Excellent
The bowl reflects the early 19th-century English fascination with Japanese and Chinese Imari porcelain.
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Antique Imari Dishes Hand Painted with Lavish Gilding England Circa 1820
$400.00These two dishes were crafted at Spode in Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1820.
The Imari pattern is Spode pattern 1495. It is hand-painted in shades of orange, blue, and gold.
The dishes feature a traditional flower basket filled with peonies and a charming garden fence.
The wide borders of the dishes display four cartouches, each showcasing a songbird amid flowers.
It is the exquisite gilding that makes these dishes exceptional!Pattern #: Spode pattern 1495
Dimensions: diameters 7.25″ and 8″
Condition: Excellent
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Set of 6 Late 18th Century English Ironstone Imari Dessert Plates
$1,100.00This set of six plates, crafted by John Turner circa 1795, features the exquisite Imari color palette of iron red, cobalt blue, and radiant gold.
The color combination creates a vibrant and striking look, and the design of a dragon soaring amidst a lush garden is captivating.
The pattern was inspired by the renowned Imari porcelain patterns of 17th and 18th century Japan.
John Turner, the inventor of ironstone, crafted the plates. He held the first patent for ironstone, which he manufactured from 1795 to 1805. The underside of each plate is impressed with the mark “Turner”.
The Turner family of potters was active in Staffordshire, England, from 1756-1829.
Their manufactures have been compared favorably with those of Josiah Wedgwood and Sons.
Josiah Wedgwood was a friend and a commercial rival of John Turner, the first notable potter in the Turner family. -
Pair 18th Century Dutch Delft Plates Hand-Painted Birds & Garden Scene
$740.00These Dutch pancake plates are adorned with a beautiful hand-painted scene depicting an imaginary garden with an array of flowers growing above the garden fence. A pair of long-tailed songbirds can also be seen in the garden. The landscape is painted in polychrome. In the center, a bird is perched on the fence; a second bird flies above, while numerous plants and flowers sprout from rocks. Another bird is depicted flying in the air.
The scene is painted in bold Imari colors of cobalt blue and iron red, enhanced by forest green and bright yellow, which replaces the use of gilding.
As is traditional with Dutch pancake plates, the scene covers the entire surface, with no decorative border.
The effect is marvelous!
This pair of plates was made in the Netherlands circa 1780.
Dimensions: 8.85″ in diameter x 1″ deep
Condition: Excellent with very small edge frits invisibly restored -
Two Chinese Imari Porcelain Chargers Hand-Painted Qianlong Era, Circa 1760
$3,700.00These two beautiful Chinese Imari chargers were hand-painted in the Qianlong era in the mid-18th century. Both chargers show floral designs painted in cobalt blue, iron-red, and gold. The charger showing the basket of flowers in the center is also colored with peach enamels. Each charger is a work of art.
#1 (the charger higher up in the first image):
This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. Finely potted with a lovely rich, glassy white glaze, the charger is hand-painted in a vivid Imari palette of orange-red, cobalt blue, and gold. We see chrysanthemums, lotus, and peony flowers in full bloom. The exquisite orange-red decoration is detailed and outlined in gold, which gives the design a luxurious look. On the underside, we see the artemisia leaf mark painted in underglaze blue within a traditional double ring. Typical of Chinese Imari ware in this period, the charger’s underside also bears a traditional sketch of two branches of plum blossoms.Dimensions: 14.15″ in diameter x 1.75″ in height.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,500
#2 (the charger lower down in the first image):
This large Chinese porcelain charger is hand-painted in the Imari style. It dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. The charger has a vivid palette of iron-red, peach, underglaze cobalt blue, and gold. In the center, we see a basket overflowing with flowers: chrysanthemums, peonies, and plum tree flowers, all in full bloom. The decoration is beautifully gilded, which gives the design a luxurious touch. The broad rim of the dish is adorned with scrolling vines, flowers, and far-away waterside views. In Chinese tradition, peonies symbolize royalty, wealth, and honor, plum tree flowers symbolize endurance, and chrysanthemums symbolize abundance and long life. Typical of the Chinese Imari ware at that time, the back of the charger bears a sketch of two branches of plum blossoms. At the center, the reverse shows the lingzhi mark in underglaze blue inside a double blue circle.Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,200
The price for the pair of chargers is $6,140.
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Large 18th Century Chinese Imari Porcelain Charger, Circa 1760
$2,200.00This gorgeous Chinese porcelain charger, hand-painted in the Imari style, dates back to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760.
It features a vibrant color palette of iron-red, peach, underglaze cobalt blue, and gold.
In the center of the charger, a basket overflows with flowers, including chrysanthemums, peonies, and plum tree blossoms, all in full bloom. The decoration is beautifully gilded, adding a luxurious touch to the design.
The broad rim of the dish is adorned with scrolling vines, flowers, and distant views of a waterside landscape.
In Chinese tradition, peonies symbolize royalty, wealth, and honor; plum tree flowers signify endurance; and chrysanthemums represent abundance and long life.
Together, they embody the deep appreciation for beauty, resilience, and prosperity that is central to Chinese cultural heritage.
Marks: Typical of the Chinese Imari ware of the 18th century, the back of the charger bears a sketch of two branches of plum blossoms.
At the center, the reverse shows the lingzhi mark in underglaze blue inside a double blue circle.
Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent with very slight rubbing to the gilt
Price: $2,200
Background of Chinese Imari porcelains:
In the late 17th century, Japanese potters in Arita first made export porcelains with elaborate gilt designs to cater to European consumers. As the wares were shipped abroad from the port of Imari, this category of brilliantly enameled porcelain was conventionally known as “Imari ware.” From the early 18th century, Chinese artisans followed the Japanese example and manufactured similar Imari-style porcelain products identified by connoisseurs as “Chinese Imari ware.”
Our refined charger is an excellent example of mature Chinese Imari Porcelain for the West. -
Large 18th Century Chinese Imari Porcelain Charger Qianlong Era Circa 1760
$1,500.00This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760.
It is finely crafted with a beautiful, glossy white glaze and hand-painted in a vibrant Imari color palette of orange-red, cobalt blue, and gold.
The design features blooming chrysanthemums, lotus, and peony flowers
The exquisite orange-red decoration is detailed and outlined in gold, which gives the design a luxurious look.
On the underside, we see the artemisia leaf mark painted in underglaze blue within a traditional double ring.
Typical of Chinese Imari ware in this period, the charger’s underside also bears a traditional sketch of two branches of plum blossoms.
Dimensions: 14.15″ in diameter x 1.75″ in height
Condition: Very good with a single fine 2″glaze line on the back that doesn’t go through (the line is too fine to show in photography)
Price: $1,500
Background of Chinese Imari porcelains: In the late 17th century, Japanese potters in Arita first made export porcelains with elaborate gilt designs to cater to European consumers.
This category of brilliantly enameled porcelain, shipped from the port of Imari, was known as “Imari ware.”
From the early 18th century, Chinese artisans followed the Japanese example and manufactured similar Imari-style porcelain products, which connoisseurs identified as “Chinese Imari ware.” -
Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815
$1,650.00A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815.
Josiah Spode II began producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also known as ironstone due to its hard and durable fabric, became famous for its porcelain-like greyish blue glaze and glassy surface. So popular was this new medium that Queen Charlotte purchased her own stone china service from Spode’s Portugal Street showroom. These dessert dishes are early examples of Spode Stone China; in 1822 the company introduced an improved body marketed as “New Stone,” and thereafter items were branded as such.
Dishes are marked with pattern number 2283 in iron red and feature the printed Spode Stone China mark in underglaze blue.
Dimensions: 8 in. Dm x 1/2 in. H (20.3 cm Dm x 1.4 cm H)
Condition: Excellent overall. Light wear to some enamels and gilding on dishes commensurate with age and use. The plates with the least and most amounts of wear are pictured.
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