Masterpiece Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Leaping Koi Tray. Circa 1890. Signed*.Important (Masterpiece) early japanese cloisonne charger. Attributed to Workshop of Kaji Tsunekichi (1803–83)**. Early fine wire work and enamelling technique of the period. Museum quality. Superbly decorated Japanese cloisonne piece (early style decoration). Central decoration with Leaping Koi, and further Koi submerged with tail above water. Surrounded by elaborate brocade, stylised waves, mosaic crosshatching with geometrical shapes, flowers and grasses. Use of detailed cloisonne technique for the era, and of the highest artisan skills. Extremely skilled brass wire work and multi-coloured enamels in deep reds, blues, greens, yellow and ivory. The dark green enamel is unique to this era and functional in anchoring the enamel in early Japanese cloisonne work. Condition: Good condition. Some imperfections to the cloisonne enamel cells typical of manufacturing process. Some enamel losses to r...