Description A DRAMATIC CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL DRAGON PLATEJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of circular form, the upper side worked in polychrome enamels with gilt and copper wires, the central roundel depicting a powerfully roaring celestial dragon with flaming bands and a finely detailed scaly body, the central medallion surrounded by a band of kiri (paulownia) leaves, lotus, and scrolling leafy vines. The underside with scrolling bands of copper wires on a turquoise ground.DIAMETER 30.2 cmWEIGHT 844 gCondition: Very good condition with a few manufacturing flaws, light surface scratches. Some fine cracks to the underside.Provenance: French private collection.Auction comparison:A closely related cloisonné plate with dragon was sold at Zacke, Fine Japanese and Netsuke Art, 22 June 2019, Vienna, lot 96 (sold for 4,550 EUR).