Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Bird. Circa 1880.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Bird. Circa 1880.

High-quality cloisonne enamel with skilled brass wire work and multi-coloured enamels. Central decoration of finely rendered cloisonne enamel bird of prey sitting on branches within a tree - surrounded by profusely decorated Karakusa flowers, peonies and foliage. The reverse decorated with flowers and a variety of geometrical patterns. The dark green enamel is unique to this era. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the enamel in early Japanese cloisonne work.

Condition: Good condition. Some enameling imperfections and losses around base rim (shown in photos). Display lighting used in some photos to capture the beauty and colour of the vivid enamel.
[Display stand not included].

Dimensions:

Diameter = 40cm

Height = 7cm