"Cloisonne Dish With Phoenix, Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912)"
A brass dish covered with cellular enamel - cloisonné. The rich composition shows a phoenix in the center and a variety of colorful ornaments around it. The Japanese phoenix - Hōō - is derived from the Chinese prototype - Fenghuang. Symbol of virtue and grace, its appearance announces the heat - the summer - as well as peaceful and happy times.
Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912).
Diam. 46 cm, height 7 cm.
Very good state of conservation, minimal loss of enamel on the back.
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