A Palatial Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Summer Flowers

Meiji period (1868-1912), an extremely large cloisonne charger with decorated with vibrant enameled flora of summer including lilies, hydrangea, and poppies, all against a stunning turquoise blue ground, with an art deco motif border to rim.

23 7/8 in. diameter

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia From the personal collection of antique gallery owners Michael and Ingrid Kelly who owned Worldwide Gallery Antiques, dealing with antiques for over sixty-five years, retiring to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they filled their own residence with Asian and Belle Epoch fine arts and antiques.

A few hairlines to enamel surface; minute areas of enamel loss and wear; otherwise good estate condition.