Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger to the 1860s.
Important (Masterpiece) early japanese cloisonne charger. Attributed to Kaji Tsunekichi (1803–83) with fine wire work and enamelling technique of the period. Museum quality.
Superbly and finely decorated early Japanese cloisonne piece.
Beautifully rendered segments, comprising mythical creatures, ho-ho bird and hen. Use of detailed and fine cloisonne technique of the highest artisan skills, and extremely skilled brass wire work and multi-coloured enamels. Body is decorated with patterns of Karakusa flowers and geometrical patterns. The dark green enamel is unique to this era and came about through a botched attempt at recreating the turquoise blue of Ming Dynasty cloisonné. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the enamel in early Japanese cloisonne work.
Condition: Excellent condition and good circular shape. [Easel not part of Sale]
Dimensions: Height = 7.5cm; Diameter = 50cm (approx).
In the 1830s, Kaji Tsunekichi of Nagoya obtained a piece of Cloisonné enamel and deconstructed it in order to examine how it had been made. He then reworked the piece to produce a small dish with wired enamel decoration. By the 1850s he had opened a workshop (Nagoya), taken on students and was appointed as the official maker of Cloisonné in the Owari Province.
Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger to the 1860s.
Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.
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Masterpiece Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Leaping Koi' Charger. Edo Period (50cm). Circa 1860.
