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Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Tray with Bird. Circa 1880.
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Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Tray with Bird. Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Tray with Bird. Circa 1880. Spectacular Decoration.

High-quality cloisonné with skilled brass wire work and multi- coloured enamels. Body is decorated with spectacular and complex geometric patterns formed into over-lapping mosaics. Centre decorated with a bird sitting on a branch, with the tree bearing numerous fruit berries. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the enamel in early Japanese cloisonne work. The dark green enamel is unique to this era.The reverse similarly profusely decorated with geometric shapes Suberb quality.

Condition: Excellent and original condition. One small enamel loss to top mosaic, and enamel loss to rear corner edge (see photos).

Dimensions (approx):

Height = 36 cm;

Width = 36 cm

Depth = 3 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tray to the 1880s.

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SA1204783
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D:007066
Description
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Tray with Bird. Circa 1880. Spectacular Decoration.

High-quality cloisonné with skilled brass wire work and multi- coloured enamels. Body is decorated with spectacular and complex geometric patterns formed into over-lapping mosaics. Centre decorated with a bird sitting on a branch, with the tree bearing numerous fruit berries.

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Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the enamel in early Japanese cloisonne work.
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The dark green enamel is unique to this era.The reverse similarly profusely decorated with geometric shapes Suberb quality.

Condition: Excellent and original condition. One small enamel loss to top mosaic, and enamel loss to rear corner edge (see photos).

Dimensions (approx):

Height = 36 cm;

Width = 36 cm

Depth = 3 cm

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tray to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204783
Dealers Internal Ref
D:007066
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024

Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels.
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Archive I An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Tray with Bird. Circa 1880.

Archive II An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View II
Archive III An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View III
Archive IV An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View IV
Archive V An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View V
Archive VI An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View VI
Archive VII An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View VIII
Archive IX An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View IX
Archive X An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View X
Archive XI An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View XI
Archive XII An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View XII
Archive XIII An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View XIII
Archive XIV An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View XIV
Archive XV An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels. View XV
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An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels.
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Octagonal Tray with Bird. Circa 1880.
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An octagonal antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tray featuring a central bird on a flowering branch surrounded by colourful geometric brocade panels.
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Japanese cloisonne enamel produced during the Meiji era (18681912) represents a high point in metalwork artistry, characterised by intricate wirework filled with coloured vitreous pastes and fired to create detailed surface patterns.

These trays typically feature a base of copper or brass onto which fine brass, copper, or silver wires (cloisons) are affixed to form designs, filled with glass-based enamel pastes and polished smooth.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit extremely fine wirework, complex geometric brocade or naturalistic background patterns, heavy metallic substrate weight, and a smooth, polished finish without modern synthetic resin coatings.

Position the tray vertically on a display stand atop a sideboard or mantelpiece, or place it flat on a surface as a focal decorative tray alongside contemporary ceramics to highlight the contrast in textures.

Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, liquids, or abrasive polishes that can degrade the metal wires or micro-fracture the delicate glass enamel surface.
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