Masterpiece Japanese Cloisonne Plate with Auspicious Symbols. Circa 1900.

Extremely Fine and Rare Japanese Cloisonne Plate, with Auspicious Symbols. Circa 1900.

Masterpiece: Extremely high quality with beautiful colours and artwork.

Superbly rendered and highly complex cloisonne enamel plate. Realistic foliage, flowers, village scene, insects and auspicious symbols, all crafted into a collage of artistic impression. Japanese Morning Glory being visted by an insect speaks aloud of the symbiosis of creatures and plant, and at the end of the summer.

Auspicious symbols from Japanese culture, including a fan, daruma doll, Tomoe and Rabbit, with its own cultural significance and very rare on cloisonne artwork.

The borders and back of the charger are adorned with intricate geometric patterns and floral motifs which symbolize the fleeting beauty of life and renewal.

Condition: Perfect.

Dimensions:

Diameter = 30.5 cm

Depth = 3 cm

*The Japanese morning glory, widely known in Japan as 'Asagao' (meaning morning face), has been a cherished garden plant since the Heian Period (794-1185). Revered for its transient beauty, it is often featured in Japanese art, poetry, and literature, representing fleeting moments and the beauty of impermanence.

**Auspicious symbols: Fan (Sensu): Symbolizes growth and change, as the fan unfolds to bring fortune. Daruma Doll: Emblematic of resilience and luck, reflecting the spirit of perseverance. Tomoe: A swirl pattern symbolizing the harmony between earth, heaven, and mankind. Rabbit: Japanese rabbits are culturally significant symbols of luck, longevity, prosperity and kindness, often appearing in art and folklore.