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Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Butterfly Plate Charger GOTO

$4,000
£3,038.10
€3,510.01
CA$5,606.14
A$6,274.33
CHF 3,274.72
MX$76,514.48
NOK 41,911.93
SEK 39,675.01
DKK 26,194.72
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A high quality antique Japanese Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, decorative brass plate. Attributed to GOTO The exterior of the plate is adorned with polychrome flowers and butterflies on a white enamel ground, and painted with images of a pair of cranes in a fan shaped medallion and a pair of ducks on a pond in an abstract shaped medallion. The border features a finely detailed stylized floral motif. The backside is decorated with a swirl ornament made in the Cloisonne technique and bears a polychrome enameled flower to the center of the bottom. Circa 1880 Shōzaburō Gotō was a skilled Japanese artisan who began his work in the Nagoya area before relocating to the international trading hub of Yokohama around 1872–1874. Known for producing high-quality cloisonné enamel pieces, he gained recognition by winning 4th prize at the 1877 First Japan Domestic Exhibition in Tokyo. His reputation grew, securing 1st prize at the 1881 Second Japan Domestic Exhibition and earning a medal at the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. Today, examples of his exquisite craftsmanship can be found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. OVERALL GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION. REFER TO PHOTOS. D 12 IN. ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Enamel,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7386240341502

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