Japanese cloisonne enamel charger, with scalloped edges, inlaid flowers, birds, and foliate motifs, reverse with scrollwork, some utensil marks and surface wear, approx 12"diam, 2.75lbs

03.07.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 355: As described there are some utensil marks and wear, particularly near the central region of the plate interior, the exposed metal edges exhibit patination/ oxidation and tonal variation, there is a minute hairline to the enamel at the underside of the plate, and typical inherent seam encircling the enamel applied within the foot ring, I do not presently observe loss to the cloisonne or dents to metal elements

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