Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Square Tray with Flowers / Mosaic. Circa 1880.

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Square Tray with Flowers / Mosaic. Circa 1880. Spectacular Decoration.

High-quality cloisonné with skilled brass wire work and multi- coloured enamels. Body is decorated with spectacular and complex geometric shapes formed into multi-patterned mosaics. Centre decorated with foliage and flowers. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the cloisonne structure. The reverse similarly profusely decorated with geometric shapes. Particularly bright early Japanese cloisonne work with rare coloured enamels in white / ivory, light blue and light green. Superb quality.

Condition: Excellent and original condition. Small enamel loss to rear edge and corner (see photos).

Dimensions (approx):

Height = 24 cm

Width = 24 cm

Depth = 4 cm