Antique Japanese Seiji Kaisha Imari Porcelain Plate Meiji Period c.1888-1897

An attractive antique Japanese porcelain cabinet plate produced by Seiji Kaisha (Pure Water Company) of Arita during the Meiji period, dating from approximately 1880–1897.
The plate features a classic Imari-style design decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, iron-red and gilt with elegant floral and scrolling motifs. The reverse is decorated with stylised birds and foliage and bears the impressed Seiji Kaisha anchor mark, a factory closely associated with the early Fukagawa porcelain works.
This is an excellent example of late 19th-century Japanese export porcelain, ideal for collectors of Meiji ceramics, Imari ware and Oriental antiques.
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Condition
Good antique condition overall with age-related wear.
There is a fine hairline crack extending from the rim through to the reverse (shown clearly in the photographs). The plate remains stable and displays beautifully. No obvious chips were found.
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Features
Authentic Japanese porcelain
Seiji Kaisha anchor factory mark
Arita, Japan
Meiji period, circa 1880–1897
Traditional Imari palette of cobalt blue, iron red and gilt
Decorated reverse with birds and foliage
Traditional kiln spur marks
Ideal for display or collection
A lovely example of late 19th-century Japanese craftsmanship from one of Arita's important export porcelain manufacturers.