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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Auspicious Symbols. Circa 1850.
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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Auspicious Symbols. Circa 1850.

19th century
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Rare Japanese cloisonne charger with auspicious symbols. Circa 1850.

Finely rendered with a central mosaic of auspicious symbols from Japanese culture, and geometric shapes. The design includes a fan, lantern, daruma doll, tomoe, drum, and flute, each with its own cultural significance*. Extremely rare design (and early example).

The auspicious symbols convey messages of resilience, enlightenment, and celebration. Values that transcend time and are still meaningful today.

Condition: Good and unrestored condition. Darkened patina and original matte finish. Some firing pitting and very small enamel loss, reflective of early enameling techniques of the period. Excellent circular shape.

Dimensions:

Diameter = 36.6cm

Depth = 5cm

*Fan (Sensu): Symbolizes growth and change, as the fan unfolds to bring fortune. Lantern: Represents guidance and enlightenment, often used in festivals. Daruma Doll: Emblematic of resilience and luck, reflecting the spirit of perseverance. Tomoe: A swirl pattern symbolizing the harmony between earth, heaven, and mankind. Drum (Taiko) and Flute (Fue): Represent celebration and festivity, central to traditional Japanese culture.

The borders and back of the charger are adorned with intricate geometric patterns and floral motifs, including cherry blossoms, which symbolize the fleeting beauty of life and renewal.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate to the 1850s.

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SA1204518
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D:09080
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Rare Japanese cloisonne charger with auspicious symbols. Circa 1850.
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Finely rendered with a central mosaic of auspicious symbols from Japanese culture, and geometric shapes.
Dragoncharger Antiques

The design includes a fan, lantern, daruma doll, tomoe, drum, and flute, each with its own cultural significance*. Extremely rare design (and early example).

fig 1. A circular Japanese cloisonne charger featuring a central blue medallion with a red Daruma figure surrounded by detailed geometric and floral patterned borders.
fig 1. Rare Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Auspicious Symbols. Circa 1850.

The auspicious symbols convey messages of resilience, enlightenment, and celebration. Values that transcend time and are still meaningful today.

Condition: Good and unrestored condition. Darkened patina and original matte finish. Some firing pitting and very small enamel loss, reflective of early enameling techniques of the period. Excellent circular shape.

fig 2. A circular Japanese cloisonne charger featuring a central blue medallion with a red Daruma figure surrounded by detailed geometric and floral patterned borders.
fig 2. Rare Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Auspicious Symbols. Circa 1850.

Dimensions:

Diameter = 36.6cm

Depth = 5cm

Fan (Sensu): Symbolizes growth and change, as the fan unfolds to bring fortune. Lantern: Represents guidance and enlightenment, often used in festivals. Daruma Doll: Emblematic of resilience and luck, reflecting the spirit of perseverance. Tomoe: A swirl pattern symbolizing the harmony between earth, heaven, and mankind. Drum (Taiko) and Flute (Fue): Represent celebration and festivity, central to traditional Japanese culture.

The borders and back of the charger are adorned with intricate geometric patterns and floral motifs, including cherry blossoms, which symbolize the fleeting beauty of life and renewal.

Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204518
Dealers Internal Ref
D:09080
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Archive I A circular Japanese cloisonne charger featuring a central blue medallion with a red Daruma figure surrounded by detailed geometric and floral patterned borders.

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Auspicious Symbols. Circa 1850.

Archive II A circular Japanese cloisonne charger featuring a central blue medallion with a red Daruma figure surrounded by detailed geometric and floral patterned borders. View II
Archive III A circular Japanese cloisonne charger featuring a central blue medallion with a red Daruma figure surrounded by detailed geometric and floral patterned borders. View III
Archive IV A circular Japanese cloisonne charger featuring a central blue medallion with a red Daruma figure surrounded by detailed geometric and floral patterned borders. View IV
Archive V A circular Japanese cloisonne charger featuring a central blue medallion with a red Daruma figure surrounded by detailed geometric and floral patterned borders. View V
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A circular Japanese cloisonne charger featuring a central blue medallion with a red Daruma figure surrounded by detailed geometric and floral patterned borders.
Rare Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Auspicious Symbols. Circa 1850.
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A Japanese cloisonne charger is a large decorative wall or display plate crafted using an enamelling technique where metal wires are fused to a metal base to create intricate compartments filled with coloured vitreous enamel paste.

Mid-nineteenth-century pieces were typically crafted on a copper base, using fine brass or copper wires attached to form geometric and floral cell patterns before filling each section with enamel paste and firing in a kiln.

Authentic pieces from this period often display substantial copper bases, dark or muted enamel tones, subtle pitted surfaces or firing imperfections, and intricate geometric diaper patterns surrounding central motifs like Daruma figures.

Display the charger on a plate stand atop a dark wood sideboard, mount it within a gallery wall arrangement, or place it on a mantelpiece to serve as a patterned focal point in contemporary or eclectic spaces.

Wipe the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners, water immersion, or chemical polishes that could damage the enamel surface or oxidise metal wires.
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