You guys think this is an antique Imari piece?

[heavenguy]

Hey guys

any idea if this is a real Imari antique piece or just a modern repro.

It has all the age signs common I'm used to see but I'm not sure about the colors...

Any idea plz let me know..

[Mat]

My first impression is that it looks ok, maybe from the late Meiji period. Could you show a closeup photo of the footrim?
Mat

[heavenguy]

Hey Mat,

tnx for the reply,

Here is a few pics from different angles... I have a medium zoom lens so I think is time to invest in a macro lens. Anywayz, I had my doubts because the way the dragons are painted and the colors seemed a little strong as the ones I have seen in person for some Imari porcelain I have. But I guess colors really do vary in color intensity...

[Mat]

Thank you for the extra photos, they look right in my opinion. In the Meiji period, Japanese started to use chemical colours imported from western countries, I think that explains the stronger colours...

[heavenguy]

Thank you Mat. That helps a lot.

Tnx for replying to both of my messages.