Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Tray with Bird. Circa 1880.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Tray with Bird. Circa 1880. Spectacular Decoration.

High-quality cloisonné with skilled brass wire work and multi- coloured enamels. Body is decorated with spectacular and complex geometric patterns formed into over-lapping mosaics. Centre decorated with a bird sitting on a branch, with the tree bearing numerous fruit berries. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the enamel in early Japanese cloisonne work. The dark green enamel is unique to this era.The reverse similarly profusely decorated with geometric shapes Suberb quality.

Condition: Excellent and original condition. One small enamel loss to top mosaic, and enamel loss to rear corner edge (see photos).

Dimensions (approx):

Height = 36 cm;

Width = 36 cm

Depth = 3 cm