As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to offer this large and heavy Japanese mixed metal charger , the central scene depicts a goose coming in to land on a frozen stream , other geese stand amongst a snowy lakeside landscape, the geese are finely chiseled in shakudo with gold highlights , the landscape is picked out in gold, silver , shibuichi and other alloys laid upon an iron coloured ground , the exterior of this panel is further decorated with six individual segments each finely onlaid with a mixture of alloys depicting exotic birds amongst flora.A very fine example of early Meiji period metalwork probably by an ex tsuba maker or swordsmith, the birds are all hand chiseled and the onlaid detail is nicely hand crafted.The condition is great !Approximate sizesDiameter 17.75'' 45 cmFree worldwide delivery included in the price of this itemFor a further selection of our Japanese art collection please visit our new gallery at www.steveslyjapanesea...