Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Charger Bird Flowers Blue Enamel 12

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Beautiful antique Japanese cloisonné enamel charger, likely dating to the late Meiji period, circa late 19th to early 20th century.

… Read more Beautiful antique Japanese cloisonné enamel charger, likely dating to the late Meiji period, circa late 19th to early 20th century.

The charger features a vivid turquoise-blue enamel ground decorated with a lush arrangement of flowering plants and foliage, including pink, white, red and golden blossoms. A small colorful bird in flight appears above the flowers. Fine metal wire outlines the individual petals, leaves and other details, with a repeating stylized floral border surrounding the composition.

The reverse is particularly attractive and is fully enameled in blue with an extensive repeating wire spiral decoration, surrounding a plain blue central reserve and raised metal foot rim.

Measures approximately 12” in diameter × 1½” high.

Very nice antique condition overall with typical age-related surface wear, minor marks and scattered imperfections. No major damage noted from inspection. Please review all photographs closely for condition and details.

A handsome and highly decorative example of antique Japanese cloisonné, with a wonderful blue ground and classic bird-and-flower motif. See less