Cloisonné plaque depicting two Ryu dragons with gaping jaws

A Japanese cloisonné enamel dish with a lobed rim, decorated with the figure of a Ryu dragon rendered in shaded enamels in tones of green, light blue, pink, and yellow, outlined by f...

Pair of vases decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels on a midnight blue ground, worked in silver and gold thread attributed to Hayashi Kodenji. The hexagonal body depicts sparro...

Spherical cloisonné enamel kogo box decorated with brightly colored stylized floral motifs and circular reserves on a yellow ochre background. The top is embellished with a 16-petal ...

Beautiful tsuitate (single-panel screen) in lacquered wood, enriched by two paintings made on a gold leaf background. One side depicts a natural landscape with a bird perched on a b...

Chinese, 20th century. A pair of Chinese export style cloisonne dragon figurines on stands. Each dragon is detailed with brass wiring and hand enamel decorated across the surfaces. ...

A striking Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period presented in a gilt wood frame under glaze. The design features four dragons coiling and slithering in the clouds. The most auspicious mythological creature, dragon was a very popular motif in Japanese textile art. Viewing this particular piece, one is struck by the superb craftsmanship with the profuse use of silver threads in satin stitches and complex chain stich coiling that create the background. The slight relief technique was also used on parts of the dragon heads, rendering the piece a strong sense of dimension and motion. The textile itself measures about 32.5"x46". Japanese Meiji textiles were widely exhibited in the west during turn of the 20th century at the international exposition. It was used to showcase the Japanese aesthetics with the techniques at their pinnacle. These expositions solidified the country's images overseas and felled the Japanese craze in the west, which turned out to be a long-lasting influence on the western art. Many pieces were purchased and stayed in the west. As there is no brocade border present, the piece is likely the main part with the central motifs of a larger tapestry and was later framed for display. For two similar dragon tapestries...

A large Japanese enamel plate charger. The plate is enameled with a polychrome design representing a pair of dragons surrounded by fire and cloud...

Chinese lacquer panel with dragon decoration.