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Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century


Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century
Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century

Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century    Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century

JAPAN - Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). Very attractive pair of polylobed tortoiseshell plates, both decorated in lacquer.

One is decorated with a bird, butterflies, and flying insects among flowering branches, and the other with a phoenix on a perch surrounded by insects. It brings elegance and refinement thanks to its delicate and intricate motifs. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912).

Condition: one plate has a small crack on the rim and the other has a significant central crack and signs of wear (see photos). Quality packaging guaranteed, professional packaging. Shipping possible with Mondial Relay. VAT not applicable - article 393 B of the CGI.


Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century    Japan, 2 lacquered scale-pattern dishes with phoenix bird and butterflies, Meiji period, 19th century