MEIJI PERIOD
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A GROUP OF FOUR CLOISONN/aE ENAMEL DISHES
meiji period
Each of circular shape, the largest with a design of trailing wisteria, tree peony and other blossoms reserved on a bright blue ground and enclosed within a border of stylized flower heads; the second example with a central roundel of flowers and a butterfly in flight on a deep blue ground and enclosed within a wide border of brocade pattern and scrolling flowers; the third dish with flowers and butterflies on a black ground enclosed within an elaborate star-shaped panel and futher brocade designs; the next, with a central roundel of flowering white and purple chrysanthemum on a dark blue ground within a barbed border and further scrolling flowers and foliage
12 in. (30.5 cm.) diam. (4)
meiji period
Each of circular shape, the largest with a design of trailing wisteria, tree peony and other blossoms reserved on a bright blue ground and enclosed within a border of stylized flower heads; the second example with a central roundel of flowers and a butterfly in flight on a deep blue ground and enclosed within a wide border of brocade pattern and scrolling flowers; the third dish with flowers and butterflies on a black ground enclosed within an elaborate star-shaped panel and futher brocade designs; the next, with a central roundel of flowering white and purple chrysanthemum on a dark blue ground within a barbed border and further scrolling flowers and foliage
12 in. (30.5 cm.) diam. (4)