This striking vintage covered serving dish is beautifully decorated in the traditional Japanese Imari style, featuring a richly saturated cobalt blue ground with vibrant rust red, soft green, and floral motifs throughout. Lavish hand-applied gold gilt accents highlight the borders, lattice detailing, florals, and sculptural lid finial, giving the piece a bold and elegant presence.
The interior is adorned with an intricate hand-painted floral composition, accented with fine gilt outlining — a hallmark of high-quality mid-20th-century Japanese export porcelain inspired by earlier Japanese and English Imari traditions. The domed lid fits cleanly over the dish and is topped with a sculptural gilt finial that adds both visual interest and height.
This piece works beautifully as a decorative statement in a china cabinet or on a dining table, console, or sideboard, and also functions well as a covered serving or centerpiece dish. The vivid palette, generous scale, and layered decoration make it especially appealing for Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, and eclectic interiors.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Gilt remains bright and intact with only minimal, age-appropriate wear. The interior features a small central firing vent hole, an original manufacturing detail commonly seen on vintage Japanese porcelain. The base is unmarked, which is typical of export pieces from this period. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
Measurements:
Height: 7.50 inches
Diameter of dish: 10 inches
Origin:
Japan
Mid-20th century
Imari-style porcelain
A timeless and highly decorative piece that brings rich color, pattern, and elegance to any curated vintage or antique-inspired space.
