Extremely Fine and Rare Japanese Cloisonne Plaque. Circa 1900.

Extremely Fine and Rare Japanese Cloisonne Plaque. Meiji Period. Circa 1900.

Superbly rendered cloisonne enamel plaque with realistic rendered foliage and butterfly. Lotus leaves and flower pod (Katydid) and butterfly speak aloud of the symbiosis of insect and plant, and at the end of the summer. In extremely high quality mirror finish, and rare thin plaque construction (2mm thick). Beautiful colours and artwork*.

Condition: Excellent condition with minor surface marks. No enamel losses.

Dimensions: Diameter = 30.5cm: Thickness = 0.25cm (2.5mm).

*Similar in design and style to Front Cover and Plate 72 of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel by A Coben and Dorothy C Ferster. Here in the natural world, unfettered by man made reminders, we are free to experience the world through the penetrative eye of the artist. Medium and message are one organic whole.