Japanese Arita Ware Fish tray | Blue Bird and Flowers Brand_Schumann Arzberg A superb late Victorian example

A superb late Victorian example of Doultons best work

By handling this bear you can see the attention to detail and quality of the item with jointed arms and legs - it has good weight and a quality feel

NB: this is a VERY large piece of Moorcroft (suit centre of sideboard or centrepiece in a collection)

or multiples of decades

Gilt and enamelling in decoration is superb

Japanese Arita Ware Fish tray | Blue Bird and Flowers Brand_Schumann Arzberg A superb late Victorian exampleJapanese Arita Ware Fish tray Blue Bird and Flowers c. 1920 Approx 23cms (9") nose to fin wide Approx 20cms (8") fin to fin wide In excellent condition Gilt scales still have exceptional detail, as does the depicted scene which is the focal point of the tray