Cloisonne Plate, Japan, 19th century, shallow dish form with rounded cavetto, resting on a raised stem foot, decorated with an interlocking millefleur design with variously patterned bands, trellis, and floral roundels encircling baku, a mythical animal with elephant nose and tusks, in the central well, the base with floral design in a fan-shape panel, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 11 5/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

slightly warped, age wear and tear, otherwise in good condition.


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