Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger - 'Bird, Mon and Tendrils' (34cm). Signed. Circa 1870.

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger - 'Bird, Mon and Tendrils'. Circa 1870. Signed.

High-quality cloisonné with skilled brass wire work and multi-coloured enamels. Central decoration of finely rendered cloisonne enamel bird sitting on 'Tendrils' *, Karakusa flowers, peonies, grasses and a variety of 'Mon' ** geometrical patterns. The dark and light green enamel combination unusual and rare for this era. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the enamel in early Japanese cloisonne work. Reverse unusually signed by the artist. Superb.
[Stand not included].

Condition: Excellent condition and good circular shape.

Dimensions: Height = 5.5cm; Diameter = 34cm (approx).

*Tendrils = decorative, swirling, or scrolling patterns, especially in designs on objects, typically foliate or abstract designs. Additionally, the delicate growth and shoots of plants used in artistic contexts.

**Japanese Mon is a family crest or emblem used to identify individuals and families, often seen on decorative objects, and often combined with "tendrils" and decorative scrolling patterns on these items.