JAPANESE CLOISONNE

This comprehensive study of Japanese cloisonne enamels, focuses on treasures from the outstanding collections of the V&A and Edwin Davies, O.B.E. This includes enamels produced in the 'Golden Age' of production of around 1880 to 1910, but also objects made in the last twenty years. The techniques and social history behind the craft are examined in detail alongside newly commissioned photography revealing the artistry and meticulous work behind each unique piece.