Cloisonne Decorative Plate "Mt. Fuji with Cherry Blossoms" — Japan's Most Beloved LandscapeCloisonné, known in Japan as Shippo (七宝), takes its name from the seven treasures of Buddhist tradition: gold, silver, lapis lazuli, coral, pearl, agate, and squilla. This ancient art form traces its origins to the ornaments of King Tutankhamun's crown — a craft with over 2,500 years of history.Introduced to Japan from China and Korea around 600 B.C., cloisonné flourished during the 16th century and was further refined in the 19th century when German chemist Wagner developed a specialized glaze that gave rise to the distinctly Japanese style we celebrate today.This decorative plate captures the quintessential image of Japan: the majestic silhouette of Mt. Fuji (富士山) framed by the delicate blossoms of cherry trees (桜花). Revered as a sacred mountain and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mt. Fuji has inspired Japanese artists for centuries. Paired with the ephemeral beauty of sakura, this motif embodies the spirit of Japan in a single, luminous image — rendered here in the jewel-like enamel of Shippo. Traditional Japanese Shippo (cloisonné) craftsmanship Mt. Fuji with cherry blossoms — Japan's most iconic and beloved landscape A timeless gift celebrating Japanese nature and culture Handcrafted in Japan
