Antique Mixed Metal Footed Pedistal Plate Meiji Late 19th

Description

Early Meiji design of a footed pedistal tray. Very handsome form with open-worked pedistal having quatrefoil windows on four sides … more Early Meiji design of a footed pedistal tray. Very handsome form with open-worked pedistal having quatrefoil windows on four sides and outlined by inlaid copper and silver metals. with multiple ring bands on the pedistal. The plate design is the crane with a turtle motif representing long life. Designed in raised metal with gold and silver details. Both under a pine with silver needles and gold cones. After all that, the border is framed in a fine scrolling bat pattern with silver and copper metal inlay. Over-the-top Japanese work on all sides. Just Beautiful. The measurements are 12" in diameter and 4.25" tall. Heavy and balanced construction. No studio signatures are found on the base. less