How were oriental cloisonne plates displayed?

These decorative plates and chargers were primarily intended for interior display rather than utility. Owners placed them on specialised stands or hung them on walls to showcase the intricate enamel work. Their substantial size and vivid pictorial subjects made them striking focal points within nineteenth-century rooms. The robust metal and enamel construction ensured they remained stable in display positions.

What subjects appear on these plates?

The surface designs draw heavily from natural and mythological themes. Common motifs include birds such as phoenixes and herons, alongside dragons, samurai figures, and seasonal flora like chrysanthemums. Pictorial scenes frequently incorporate landscape elements like Mount Fuji or expressive animals such as leaping koi and swimming shrimp. These subjects reflect traditional eastern iconography popular during the Edo and Meiji periods.

How do I identify Meiji period pieces?

Meiji period plates generally date between 1868 and 1912, a time when Japanese metalwork achieved remarkable technical refinement. You will often notice exceptionally fine wirework and complex, densely populated pictorial compositions. These pieces frequently utilise copper bases paired with vibrant, glossy enamel palettes. Some examples bear workshop signatures on the reverse or base, helping to anchor their production era.

What is Totai Shippo?

Totai Shippo refers to a distinct variation where craftsmen applied cloisonne enamel techniques over a porcelain or ceramic body instead of metal. This created a lighter plate structure while retaining the familiar wire-outlined patterns. The underlying ceramic body sometimes permitted translucent effects that altered how light interacted with the coloured enamels. Such pieces represent an uncommon alternative to standard copper-base chargers.

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An oriental cloisonne enamel plate brings intricate metalwork and vibrant glass colours into a room, offering a tangible link to nineteenth-century craft traditions.

Masterpiece Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Charger. Late Edo Period. Circa 1860.

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Masterpiece Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Charger. Late Edo Period. Circa 1860.

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Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Dishes. Circa 1870.

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

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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Plates

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Masterpiece Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Charger. Late Edo Period. Circa 1860.

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

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