Summary
Cloisonné plate designed and manufactured by Kodenji Hayashi in Japan in the early Meiji period (1868-1880).
The process of inlaid enamelling (cloisonné) in Japan dates back to the 8th century. Popular throughout Japan over the centuries, technical developments in the 19th century saw it reach its zenith in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The most important technical development being the 'Yuusen-shippo' method developed by Tsunekichi Kaji in 1833, in which fine filigree wires of brass, gold or silver are glued rather than soldered onto base metal. Then in 1868 Tsukamoto Kaisuke developed a process of applying filigree wire and fired enamel to ceramic pottery, known as 'Jitai Shippo'. And in 1879, Namikawa Sosuke (1847 to 1910) developed a technique for creating totally wireless enamel ware, 'Musen-shippo'. The elimination of wire enabled the artisan to create elaborate scenic designs that were not possible with wire.
Physical Description
Cloisonné dish. Shallow bowl. Turquoise background decorated all over with storks in flight. An Iznik style border around rim. The underside dark, with copper swirls. No markings.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Manufacturer (Probable)
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1881
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
40 mm (Height), 320 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Maximum dimensions
37 mm (Height), 303 mm (Circumference)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Cloisonné Metalwork, Decorative Arts, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Japanese Art, Royal Exhibition Building
