Japanese Cloisonne Enameled Decorative Plate. Japanese cloisonné enamel decorative plate, likely from the Meiji era, featuring a central mythical phoenix (Ho-o) surrounded by intricate floral and geometric patterns within multi-colored scalloped borders.

Size: 7 x 7 x 1 in. 

Japanese cloisonné, known as shippō-yaki, flourished during the Meiji period and represents a high point in enamel artistry. Craftsmen applied fine metal wires to copper or bronze objects to create delicate compartments, which were then filled with vividly colored enamel and fired multiple times to achieve a smooth, glossy finish. Japanese cloisonné is celebrated for its precise lines, subtle gradations of color, and naturalistic motifs such as flowers, birds, and landscapes, often blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with influences from Western techniques, making it both a technical and artistic marvel of its era.

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