Shippouyaki Oshidori-zu Nagazara 七宝焼　鴛鴦図長皿 （しっぽうやき　おしどりずながざら） This long cloisonné dish is an example of traditional Japanese shippo ware, created by firing glass-based enamel onto a metal base such as copper, resulting in vivid colors and a distinctive glossy surface. The term shippo originates from the “Seven Treasures” described in Buddhist scriptures, and shippo ware has long been valued for its decorative beauty. After gaining international recognition at world expositions during the Meiji period, the technique developed particularly in the Owari region of Aichi Prefecture. The motif depicts a pair of mandarin ducks resting closely together. Mandarin ducks have long symbolized marital harmony and a happy union in Japanese culture, and images of paired ducks were traditionally used for wedding gifts and displayed in alcoves of family homes. The water surface and the feathers of the ducks are rendered with flowing, rhythmic curves that recall the aesthetics of the Edo-period Rinpa school, incorporating traditional design sensibilities into the composition. Due to the age of the piece, there are minor surface scratches. --- Artist Profile Artist unknown --- Accessories None --- Dimensions & Weight Height 1.5 cm Width 24 cm Depth 14.5 cm Weight 366 g --- Technique & Condition Technique Cloisonné enamelware Materials Copper and enamel Condition Good condition – used with small signs of aging & blemishes Estimated period 1960–1970 --- Shipping We will ship by EMS or DHL. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in Italy: codice fiscale required. For bidders in Portugal: NIF required. For bidders in Spain: DNI, NIE, or CIF required.