{"product_id":"a-rare-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-chargers-with-white-cranes-meiji-period-late-19th-century","title":"A Rare Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Chargers with White Cranes Meiji Period, Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly decorative and finely enamelled pair of Japanese cloisonné chargers, each worked in intricate silver wire and rich polychrome enamels on a emerald-green ground. One charger depicts two white cranes in flight amidst bamboo and flowering branches; the other shows a crane by a stream, surrounded by morning glories and auspicious flora. Both are framed by elaborate navy, red, and white stylised borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding example of Meiji-period craftsmanship, with elegant symmetry and refined detail throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good overall. Surface wear and pitting consistent with age. Minor crazing as visible in photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56023364108619,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1506.jpg?v=1764640208","url":"https:\/\/lajapaneseantiques.com\/products\/a-rare-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-chargers-with-white-cranes-meiji-period-late-19th-century","provider":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}