Wall Charger Depicting Two Birds

The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Wall Charger Depicting Two Birds as enamel (France, 19th century · 1879).

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

After Japan was opened to the West in the 1860s, Western craftsmen exposed to these new artistic sensibilities popularized the delicate natural and floral motifs that were characteristic of Japanese design.

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A CLOSER LOOK

The museum identifies this enamel as cloisonné and painted enamel mounted in gilt metal frame and credits Edouard Lievre (French, 1829–1886).

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The Cleveland Museum of ArtWall Charger Depicting Two Birds

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