As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and highly decorative wall panel from the Meiji period 1868-1912 , and circa 1890 , the solid Iron sheet is housed inside its original and substantial Hardwood cushion frame ( probably Ironwood ) with later stained back boards, the Iron ground is decorated with a multitude of mixed metals and patinations to create a highly decorative scene , the central theme depicts a large Pheasant sat upon the branch of what appears to be a Magnolia tree , the Bird formed from mixed alloys including Bronze and Copper , and decorated with Shakudo , Shibuichi , Gold and Silver to outstanding effect , the tree itself gnarled and patinated in fine detail with opulent Gold and Silver Floral sprays amidst mixed metal foliage , the artist has captured a further humorous element to the panel which sees a smaller native Bird flying towards a large Silvered Cobweb, from the Cobweb hangs a huge Gold bodied multi coloured Spide...