Antique Japanese Cloisonne Edo Period 17th Century Door Handle - Hikite

The oldest example of Japanese cloisonné enamel for sale anywhere!

A Japanese "Hikite" door handle for sliding door, it would have been made for an important client, perhaps royalty.

There is an example for comparison in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. CLICK HERE for a link.

Period - 17th century

Condition - Good condition - small loss of surface - see close-up photo with red outline.

Measurement - 12.5 cm x 10 cm

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