Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel on Bronze Plate

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This rare large Japanese Meiji period Cloisonné plate features two birds sitting in a tree. One feeds from the anthill … Read more This rare large Japanese Meiji period Cloisonné plate features two birds sitting in a tree. One feeds from the anthill below while the other directs its attention skyward. Four medallions with floral and geometric designs radiate outward, punctuated with four diamond shaped areas featuring a turquoise and white scallop pattern. The turquoise colored back of the plate reveals the traditional scrollwork design from this period. See less