Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate With Geometric Patterns

Description

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel plate.

The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image of … more An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel plate.

The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image of a butterfly in blossoming flowers surrounded by a cloud motif, reticulated floral and geometrical ornaments made in the Cloisonne technique.

The backside is decorated with floral, foliate scroll, cloud, and geometrical motifs made in the same technique.

Unmarked. Circa: 19th century.

OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION. SIGNS OF WEAR AND AGE. REFER TO PHOTOS.

D 6 3/4 IN. less