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Chinese Export Imari Plates for Sale in the UK

Browse current UK listings for Chinese Export Imari plates, from individual dishes and chargers to pairs and larger sets. Prices vary with quantity, size, decoration, condition and whether repairs or restoration are present, so compare like for like rather than relying on descriptions such as “rare” or period claims alone. Check dimensions, photographs of the front and reverse, glaze and enamel wear, chips, cracks, staple repairs, rim damage, and whether plates are offered as a matched group. Review seller details and UK delivery costs before buying.

Current Chinese Export Imari Plates Listings

Prices shown are current asking prices and may change. Listings can become unavailable at any time.

What to Look For

Check the seller’s measurements, as Chinese Export Imari plates can vary from small dishes to larger chargers. Examine photographs for hairline cracks, rim chips, fritting, glaze wear and discolouration, particularly around the foot and painted decoration. Staple repairs, rivets, filled chips and restored breaks should be clearly disclosed; ask for close-ups if they are not. Look at the reverse for kiln firing marks, scratches, staining and signs of heavy wear, while treating age and period descriptions as claims to verify rather than guarantees. If a plate is described as a pair or set, confirm that the pieces match in size, pattern and condition. Check originality of decoration and the seller’s returns and packing arrangements.

More Chinese Export Imari Plates Listings

Prices shown are current asking prices and may change. Listings can become unavailable at any time.

Buying Tips

When comparing Chinese Export Imari plates, check whether the price applies to one plate or a group, and measure the diameter against your needs. Study photographs for rim chips, hairline cracks, glaze wear, staining and old staple or rivet repairs. Read the description for restoration, replacements and differences within a set. Confirm that decoration and marks are consistent across multiple plates. Before buying, check packing and delivery costs, insurance, and the seller’s returns policy for damage in transit or an item that differs from its description.