A Japanese Shibayama and Inlaid Lacquer Plate with Frogs

Meiji period (1868-1912), dark blue lacquer with ivory and mother of pearl inlay depicting warrior frogs against a dark blue background within a black lacquer frame, ivory cartouche incised with kanji inscription on plate surface, nashi-ji lacquer to underside.

12 in. diameter

From the Estate of the late Patricia J. Shaw, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Small lacquer chip to the edge of the plate; minor surface crazing to the lacquer; overall good presentation.

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