Cloisonné Plaque, Meiji Period (late 19th C), Japan
This pretty plaque is in a rounded rectangular form. The rim of the piece is bound in brass. The verso shows a rosy pink background with a turquoise scalloped boarder. The vignette shows a charming little bird atop floral vines that are supported gracefully by a garden steak. The recto side of the plaque shows a turquoise background with ruby hued floral buds ...click for details