Meiji period (1868 - 1912)A splendid pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel on metal dishes, Meiji period, 1868 - 1912 in Japan. This exquisite enameling technique is also known as alveolus, because of the hollow or cavity made to hold the glaze. It is a precious and meticulous technique with a high level of difficulty. The result is delicate ornamentation from the Japanese repertoire, with elements such as peonies, lotus flowers and even a bird standing out against a cyan blue background. Each plate depicts a different scene, framed by ornamental friezes with a brown background, made with more delicate cloisonné work. As is customary for this type of plate, the same cyan blue is still present on the back, with a spiral thread pattern.Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 3 cm.