How were these dishes displayed?

These pieces were primarily created for visual display on walls, cabinets, or stands rather than for practical table use. Their intricate designs made them central decorative elements in period interiors. Large chargers and plaques were often mounted or set on specialised stands to showcase the detailed enamel work and subject matter.

What subjects appear on the enamel?

Common subjects include natural scenes featuring birds, chrysanthemums, irises, and Mount Fuji. Artisans also depicted dynamic creatures such as dragons, koi, and phoenixes. Landscape views and symbolic motifs like the mon appear frequently across plates and bowls from the nineteenth century.

How do I identify the period?

Dating relies on stylistic clues, historical eras, and construction methods associated with Japanese and Chinese manufacturing. Nineteenth-century examples frequently bear characteristics of the Meiji period. Earlier pieces originating from the Edo period or Qing Dynasty display distinct wiring styles and heavier metal bases compared to later productions.

Are these items fragile?

The metal foundation provides structural strength, but the glass enamel surface requires careful handling. Impact can cause chipping or cracking to the fired paste. Displaying them securely away from edges protects the delicate wires and polished enamel finish from accidental damage.

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These decorative brass cloisonne enamel dish pieces are metal vessels with wired patterns filled with coloured paste, prized for intricate natural scenes.

Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Large Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Large Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

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Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Spectacular Decoration. Circa 1880.

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Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Spectacular Decoration. Circa 1880.

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Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1870.

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Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1870.

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Antique Fine Quality Large 18" Meiji Oriental Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate

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Antique Fine Quality Large 18" Meiji Oriental Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Large Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Spectacular Decoration. Circa 1880.

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1870.

Antique Fine Quality Large 18" Meiji Oriental Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate

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