{"product_id":"japanese-cloisonne-plate-meiji-era-bird-design-octagonal-33-cm-13-in","title":"Japanese Cloisonné Plate – Meiji Era, Bird Design, Octagonal, 33 cm \/ 13 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Japanese cloisonné plate from the Meiji era, octagonal in shape and vividly enameled in a vibrant turquoise-blue ground. The centerpiece depicts a dynamic bird in flight, possibly a hoopoe, rendered with meticulous wirework and shaded enamels. The border is adorned with alternating panels of floral and geometric motifs, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship associated with the golden age of Japanese cloisonné.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is equally refined, featuring a spiraled scroll pattern (karakusa) in fine gilt-wire over light blue enamel, with a stepped foot ring and floral cloisonné detailing on the side. This piece reflects the exceptional standards of Japanese cloisonné (七宝焼, shipō-yaki) during the late 19th to early 20th century, when such works were widely celebrated at international expositions and prized by collectors around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e• Date: Meiji era (circa 1890–1910)\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Copper alloy with enamel (cloisonné technique)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 33 cm diameter \/ 13 in\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Very good antique condition. Some light surface wear and a few minute pitting spots in the enamel, typical for cloisonné of this age. No restorations.\u003cbr\u003e(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LÜRON – The Fine Antique House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61705550922058,"sku":"LU-00143","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/5879\/7130\/files\/il_fullxfull.6972513711_ptui.jpg?v=1777101222","url":"https:\/\/luronart.com\/products\/japanese-cloisonne-plate-meiji-era-bird-design-octagonal-33-cm-13-in","provider":"LÜRON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}