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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Small Plate. Man Cooking. Edo Period. Circa 1860.
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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Small Plate. Man Cooking. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

19th century
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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Small Plate. Man Cooking. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

A superb small dish beautifully depicting a Japanese man cooking in the hillside. This rendition is very rare and possibly unique. The enamel colours are particularly rich in deep purple and indigo blue, typical of early cloisonne work. The attention to detail, especially the traditional clothing, smoke rising from the pot, and backdrop of the hillside is excellent. The reverse decorated with cloisonne swirls in white / ivory enamel with central light blue en-plein enamel. Heavy quality dish for its relatively small size.

Condition: Excellent original, no enamel losses. Usual small porous firing holes, typical of early cloisonne work.

Dimensions:

Diameter = 18.5 cm

Depth = 1.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1210170
Dealers Internal Reference
D:06021
Description
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Small Plate. Man Cooking. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

A superb small dish beautifully depicting a Japanese man cooking in the hillside. This rendition is very rare and possibly unique.

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The enamel colours are particularly rich in deep purple and indigo blue, typical of early cloisonne work.
Dragoncharger Antiques

The attention to detail, especially the traditional clothing, smoke rising from the pot, and backdrop of the hillside is excellent. The reverse decorated with cloisonne swirls in white / ivory enamel with central light blue en-plein enamel. Heavy quality dish for its relatively small size.

Condition: Excellent original, no enamel losses. Usual small porous firing holes, typical of early cloisonne work.

Dimensions:

Diameter = 18.5 cm

Depth = 1.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate to the 1860s.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210170
Dealers Internal Ref
D:06021
Dragoncharger Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024

Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border.
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Archive I A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border.

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Small Plate. Man Cooking. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

Archive II A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View II
Archive III A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View III
Archive IV A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View IV
Archive V A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View V
Archive VI A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View VI
Archive VII A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View VII
Archive VIII A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View VIII
Archive IX A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View IX
Archive X A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View X
Archive XI A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border. View XI
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A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border.
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Small Plate. Man Cooking. Edo Period. Circa 1860.
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A circular Japanese cloisonne enamel plate depicting a bearded seated figure beside a smoking pot on a turquoise background with a floral border.
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  • ObjectDecorative Plates
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdo Period
  • MaterialCopper, Vitreous Enamel, Brass
  • ColourTurquoise Blue
  • MotifsFigurative illustration, Scrollwork border, Smoking censer, Crackle glaze effect
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This Edo period Japanese cloisonne enamel small plate dates from circa 1860. The round decorative plate has a diameter of 18.5 cm and a depth of 1.5 cm, made from copper, vitreous enamel, and brass. The vibrant design displays a figurative illustration of a bearded seated man in traditional clothing beside a smoking censer on a hillside, set against a turquoise blue crackle-effect background with a green scrollwork border. Fine details include curling smoke rising from a small pot, deep purple and indigo blue tones in the attire, and tiny porous firing holes reflecting early manufacturing methods. A heavy quality piece for its size, it suits placement on a sideboard top in a living room or hallway as a decorative display object.

FAQs

Japanese cloisonne, traditionally known as shippo-yaki, involves applying vitreous enamel pastes into metal wire compartments soldered onto a metal base vessel. During the Edo period, artisans refined techniques to create detailed pictorial compositions depicting human figures, mythology, and natural motifs.

Traditional Japanese cloisonne plates feature a copper or bronze metal substrate, thin copper or brass wire cell walls (cloisons), and vitreous enamel pastes made from ground glass suspended with mineral metallic oxides for colouring.

Authentic 19th-century pieces often exhibit hand-hammered metal bases, subtle surface pitting or microscopic pinholes in the enamel firing, and delicate wirework. Early examples frequently feature opaque enamel grounds and show hand-finishing marks on the reverse rim.

Display the plate upright on an acrylic or wooden stand atop a dark wood sideboard to highlight its vibrant blue enamel tones. Alternatively, mount it within a modern shadow box frame or alongside minimalist wall artwork to create an eclectic focal point.

Dust gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth to remove surface dust. Avoid liquid cleaners, water immersion, or abrasive chemical polishes, as moisture can seep into hairline glaze cracks and oxidise the underlying metal wiring.
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