This saucer is decorated in the Japanese 'Imari' palette with the 'star’ pattern, which consists of small star-shaped flowers alternating with gilt blue panels.Japanese porcelain in the Imari style had a great impact on European ceramics. Imari porcelain was produced in the area of Arita in present-day Saga prefecture on Kyushu Island. Imari derived its name from the port from where it was shipped. The range of enamels used on Imari wares is fairly wide but generally consists of blue, red and gold. The colours and patterns of Imari wares were reproduced by European porcelain factories, highligting the popularity of Japanese designs with European customers in the 18th century.
