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Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.
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Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.

19th century
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Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.

Central panel dipicting rare scene of officials / scholars (most likely buddahs) sitting near a stream and surrounded by finely rendered foliage, flowers, pods (Katydid) and lotus plants. The attention to detail in their colourful clothing and formal costumes is superb. The visual storytelling portraying themes of education, wisdom, and hierarchy, amidst virtues of every-day life, including serenity and wisdom.

The rococo-style cloisonne enamel scrolling around both the central panel and borders and diaper decoration framing the figural panels are finely executed with rich / brass gold wire, adding a luxurious touch typical of imperial-quality famille rose porcelain.The overall cloisonne enamel charger of superior quality.

The back of the plate also beautifully decorated in fine cloisonne wire work with details of flowers and grasses. Central area with Da Ming character (often applied to Japanese works).

Condition: Excellent and original condition. One small mark to flower at top left position with very minor spalling on reverse.

[Display stand not included]

Dimensions:

Diameter = 39.5cm.

Depth = 5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger to the 1890s.

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SA1203240
Dealers Internal Reference
D:09092
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Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.
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Central panel dipicting rare scene of officials / scholars (most likely buddahs) sitting near a stream and surrounded by finely rendered foliage, flowers, pods (Katydid) and lotus plants.
Dragoncharger Antiques

The attention to detail in their colourful clothing and formal costumes is superb. The visual storytelling portraying themes of education, wisdom, and hierarchy, amidst virtues of every-day life, including serenity and wisdom.

fig 1. A circular Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel charger featuring central haloed figures surrounded by a lotus pattern on a green background.
fig 1. Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.

The rococo-style cloisonne enamel scrolling around both the central panel and borders and diaper decoration framing the figural panels are finely executed with rich / brass gold wire, adding a luxurious touch typical of imperial-quality famille rose porcelain.The overall cloisonne enamel charger of superior quality.

fig 2. A circular Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel charger featuring central haloed figures surrounded by a lotus pattern on a green background.
fig 2. Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.

The back of the plate also beautifully decorated in fine cloisonne wire work with details of flowers and grasses. Central area with Da Ming character (often applied to Japanese works).

Condition: Excellent and original condition. One small mark to flower at top left position with very minor spalling on reverse.

[Display stand not included]

Dimensions:

Diameter = 39.5cm.

Depth = 5cm

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203240
Dealers Internal Ref
D:09092
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Archive I A circular Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel charger featuring central haloed figures surrounded by a lotus pattern on a green background.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.

Archive II A circular Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel charger featuring central haloed figures surrounded by a lotus pattern on a green background. View II
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A circular Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel charger featuring central haloed figures surrounded by a lotus pattern on a green background.
Large Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Buddahs. Circa 1890.
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  • ObjectDecorative Chargers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialEnamel, Copper, Wood
  • ColourGreen and Red
  • MotifsBuddha figures, Lotus blossom border, Circular central medallion, Wave patterns
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This large Japanese cloisonne charger dates from the Meiji period around 1890. The round decorative plate has a green enamel background filled with red and pink lotus blossoms, green leaves, wave patterns, and flying birds surrounding a circular central medallion. Inside this centre panel, two haloed figures sit near a stream amidst trees and foliage, wearing dark robes with colourful patterned garments. The enamel design is outlined with fine brass gold wire, and the plate rests on an ornate carved dark wooden display stand with curved feet and open fretwork. The overall piece measures 39.5 cm high, 39.5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. It functions as a striking decorative display item on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library, study, or living room.

FAQs

A Japanese cloisonne charger is a large decorative wall plate or display platter created by affixing thin metal wires to a metal base and filling the formed compartments with vitreous glass enamel pastes before firing and polishing.

These items are constructed using a copper or bronze substrate, brass or silver cloisonne wires, and mineral-based glass enamels fired at high temperatures to achieve distinct colour sections.

Authentic late 19th-century Japanese pieces display crisp wirework separating enamel sections, detailed iconographic or botanical motifs, smooth hand-ground surfaces, and exposed metal rims with natural age patination.

Place the charger on a wooden display stand atop a dark wood sideboard, position it inside a glass cabinet, or mount it as a focal art piece on an accent wall.

Dust the surface using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid water, liquid detergents, or abrasive polishes, as these can damage the glass surface or corrode the delicate wire boundaries.
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