Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Square Tray. Circa 1880.

Rare and important Japanese cloisonne enamel ''Dragon'' square Tray. Circa 1880.

Finely decorated in deep green, blue, red and pink enamels with two ferocious-looking beasts contesting the sacred pearl of wisdom amongst stylised clouds. The center further decorated with a bird sitting in a tree set within borders of geometric shapes, blossom and grasses. The reverse similarly profusely decorated with blossoms and grasses. Superb.

Condition: Excellent condition. Some enamel losses to rear at corner (see photos). Very minor firing loss to the back (as per norm in Japanese early cloisonne work).

An early and rare Japanese cloisonne piece of the highest craftsmanship for the era. Museum quality.
[Display stand not included in Sale].

Dimensions (approx)"

Height = 31 cm
Width = 31 cm
Depth = 5 cm