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Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Ground Crane Frenzy Plate Attributed to Hayashi

Creator: Kodenji Hayashi (Attributed)
Offered by: M&M Gallery

Description
An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper plate or charger attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1890.

The plate has an octagonal form.

The interior of the plate is enameled with a polychrome image of cranes on the turquoise ground made in the Cloisonne technique.

The backside is decorated with a foliate scroll ornament on the turquoise ground made in the same technique.

Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer.

He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha.

He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889 Silver, and St Louis 1904 Gold.

Dimensions: D 13 in. All measurements are approximate.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	764398

Dimensions

Diam.	13 in;
Diam.	33.02 cm;

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