A Japanese Cloisonne Dish in Goto Seizaburo Style

Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, style of Goto Seizaburo of Honcho-dori, Yokohama, with swirling bands of pattern wires in white, red, green, and dark blue ground enamel radiating from a central shaped reserve with vivid aqua blue ground with a majestic phoenix, the sides of dish repeat the same pattern from above, with foot inlaid with enamel pattern, underside is plain with evidence of old paper label.

1 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.

Private Collection, New York and London

Chip and loss to enamel underneath rim; overall gilt rubbing and loss; otherwise good estate condition.