How do I display a large Japanese metalwork plate?

Heavy chargers and decorative plaques require sturdy wall brackets or specialised plate stands designed to support substantial weight safely. Placing them away from direct sunlight protects the delicate enamel colours from fading over time. Secure mounting is essential because many nineteenth-century chargers possess considerable heft due to their thick copper bases and dense enamel layers.

What subjects appear on these metalwork plates?

Common motifs include ascending dragons, ho-o birds, phoenixes, leaping koi, and natural landscapes featuring Mount Fuji. Artisans also incorporated auspicious symbols, Buddhist figures, and specific birds such as owls, ibises, and herons. These subjects draw heavily from traditional Japanese mythology and the observation of the natural world during the Meiji and late Edo periods.

How do I clean an antique cloisonne plate?

Dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth suffices for routine maintenance of enamel and metal surfaces. Liquid cleaners and harsh chemical agents must be avoided entirely, as moisture can infiltrate hairline fractures or corrode exposed base metals. Professional conservation advice should be sought if an object requires deeper intervention or shows structural instability in the wire cells.

Are these metalwork pieces signed by the makers?

Selected high-quality chargers and trays feature artist signatures or workshop marks embedded directly into the base or enamel ground. These signatures often appear on pieces originating from prominent manufacturing centres during the Meiji period. Unsigned examples remain common and frequently match signed works in technical execution and artistic merit.

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A Japanese metalwork plate delivers masterwork enamel and mixed-metal inlay from the Meiji period.

Japanese Brass and Mixed-metal Dish “Benzaiten and Dragon”, Komai Style, Meiji Period C. 1890

19th century

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Japanese Brass and Mixed-metal Dish “Benzaiten and Dragon”, Komai Style, Meiji Period C. 1890

From Ritas Bazaar

£600

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

19th century

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

From Prior and Willis

£1,956

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Fine Pair Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Plates. Kingfisher. Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Fine Pair Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Plates. Kingfisher. Circa 1900.

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£1,250

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger - 'Bird, Mon and Tendrils' (34cm). Signed. Circa 1870.

19th century

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger - 'Bird, Mon and Tendrils' (34cm). Signed. Circa 1870.

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£2,500

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Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Charger. Circa 1865 - 1870.

19th century

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Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Charger. Circa 1865 - 1870.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£3,250

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Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Ho-o' Bird / Phoenix Charger (44cm). Circa 1870

19th century

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Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Ho-o' Bird / Phoenix Charger (44cm). Circa 1870

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£1,500

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Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Dishes. Circa 1870.

19th century

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Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Dishes. Circa 1870.

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£1,500

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish. Signed Kinkozan. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish. Signed Kinkozan. Circa 1890.

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£1,275

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Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Single-dragon' Charger (40cm). Circa 1875.

19th century

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Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Single-dragon' Charger (40cm). Circa 1875.

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£2,250

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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.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£750

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Owls peer out from metalwork plates alongside majestic Mount Fuji, proving that Victorian artisans appreciated feathered night-watchmen as much as mythic dragons.

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Japanese Metalwork Plate

Japanese Brass and Mixed-metal Dish “Benzaiten and Dragon”, Komai Style, Meiji Period C. 1890

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

Fine Pair Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Plates. Kingfisher. Circa 1900.

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger - 'Bird, Mon and Tendrils' (34cm). Signed. Circa 1870.

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Charger. Circa 1865 - 1870.

Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Ho-o' Bird / Phoenix Charger (44cm). Circa 1870

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Dishes. Circa 1870.

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish. Signed Kinkozan. Circa 1890.

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Single-dragon' Charger (40cm). Circa 1875.

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

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