Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel on Metal Red-Crowned Crane Plate stumpwork From a home in Denver

From a home in Denver

Seat: (1) Height 17

Attributed to Foundry: J

Ruth and Hannah

This example has an oval base with silver mounts

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel on Metal Red-Crowned Crane Plate stumpwork From a home in DenverDETAILS An antique circular, cloisonne plate decorated with a red crested (Manchurian Japanese) crane in flight on a solid, turquoise blue background. With scroll wire pattern back. The crane is a symbol of luck, longevity and fidelity. COLOR(S) Blue, white, black PLACE OF ORIGIN Japan PERIOD Meiji (1868 1912) DATE Circa 1890 DIMENSIONS Width 12 Depth 12 Height 1. 5 inches CONDITION Note: some fine hairline cracks.