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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Tiger' Dish. Circa 1880.
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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Tiger' Dish. Circa 1880.

19th century
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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Tiger' Dish. Circa 1880.

Depicting a fierce tora (tiger). Fine and realistic depiction of a Tiger in mountain foot-hills superbly rendered in cloisonne enamel. Worked in finely arranged wires depicting hair and stripes, in golden yellow / brown enamel, highlighted with black and white / ivory enamels. The Tora, quietly stalking, framed within a light grey/blue enamel ground of sky and detailed mountain terrain background.

The detailed wirework simulating the flow of its fur. Body details and head finely rendered with realistic colours and characteristics. The 'Tiger' quietly creeping through the camouflage, and ready to pounce. Superb wirework and enamelling techniques.

[Stand not included].

Condition: Faint hairlines showing, overall good condition

Dimensions:

Diameter = 20 cm

Depth = 1.5 cm

** The Tiger is a prominent and auspicious motif in East Asian art and culture, symbolizing strength and resilience, and representing the concept of a harmonious and peaceful society where the powerful find shelter among the weak. In Asian tradition, the tiger symbolizes power, courage and notably the "King of Beasts".

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Tiger Dish to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1209408
Dealers Internal Reference
D:060019
Description
Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Tiger' Dish. Circa 1880.

Depicting a fierce tora (tiger).

“
Fine and realistic depiction of a Tiger in mountain foot-hills superbly rendered in cloisonne enamel.
Dragoncharger Antiques

Worked in finely arranged wires depicting hair and stripes, in golden yellow / brown enamel, highlighted with black and white / ivory enamels. The Tora, quietly stalking, framed within a light grey/blue enamel ground of sky and detailed mountain terrain background.

fig 1. A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border.
fig 1. Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Tiger' Dish. Circa 1880.

The detailed wirework simulating the flow of its fur. Body details and head finely rendered with realistic colours and characteristics. The 'Tiger' quietly creeping through the camouflage, and ready to pounce. Superb wirework and enamelling techniques.

fig 2. A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border.
fig 2. Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Tiger' Dish. Circa 1880.

[Stand not included].

Condition: Faint hairlines showing, overall good condition

Dimensions:

Diameter = 20 cm

Depth = 1.5 cm

The Tiger is a prominent and auspicious motif in East Asian art and culture, symbolizing strength and resilience, and representing the concept of a harmonious and peaceful society where the powerful find shelter among the weak. In Asian tradition, the tiger symbolizes power, courage and notably the "King of Beasts".

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Tiger Dish to the 1880s.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209408
Dealers Internal Ref
D:060019
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Archive I A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border.

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Tiger' Dish. Circa 1880.

Archive II A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View II
Archive III A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View III
Archive IV A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View IV
Archive V A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View V
Archive VI A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View VI
Archive VII A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View VII
Archive VIII A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View VIII
Archive IX A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View IX
Archive X A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View X
Archive XI A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border. View XI
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A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border.
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Tiger' Dish. Circa 1880.
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A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel dish depicting a yellow tiger beside bamboo and rocks against a turquoise blue ground with a stylized border.
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  • ObjectDecorative Plates & Chargers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji Period
  • MaterialCloisonne Enamel, Copper, Brass
  • ColourTurquoise, Yellow, Brown
  • MotifsTiger depiction, Bamboo stems, Stylised floral border, Rockwork background
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel dish dates to circa 1880. The circular decorative plate is formed from copper and brass with a bright turquoise, golden yellow, brown, light grey-blue, black and white enamel finish. The surface displays a detailed depiction of a tiger stalking through mountain foothills against a light grey-blue sky, surrounded by bamboo stems, grey rockwork and a stylized floral border along the brass-rimmed edge. Fine wirework outlines the fur, stripes and mountain terrain, with faint hairlines visible across the enamel surface. The piece measures 20 cm high, 20 cm wide and 1.5 cm deep. Placement suits a gentleman's library or study interior, where the dish functions as a striking decorative charger. It sits well displayed upright upon a mantelpiece or a dedicated plate stand as a focal point within a room. The auspicious tiger motif brings traditional East Asian cultural symbolism into domestic spaces, adding visual interest to traditional or eclectic tabletop displays.

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Meiji period cloisonne enamel refers to decorative metalwork produced in Japan between 1868 and 1912, characterised by delicate wirework and vitreous enamel pastes fired onto copper or bronze bodies.

Artisans soldered thin copper or brass wires, known as cloisons, onto a metal dish to form delicate outlines. These cells were subsequently filled with coloured glass enamel pastes and fired repeatedly before final polishing.

Authentic pieces typically feature extremely fine wirework, complex naturalistic motifs such as tigers or flora, gilt-finished copper rims, and a heavy weight relative to their size.

Position the dish vertically on a wooden or brass plate stand atop a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to showcase the detailed artwork and rich enamel colour accents.

Dust gently with a soft dry microfiber cloth. Avoid immersion in water, abrasive polishes, or chemical cleaners, as these can strip gilded rims or damage vulnerable exposed metal wire edges.
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