{"product_id":"antiek-napoleon-iii-dienblad-japonisme-mount-fuji-frankrijk-1870","title":"Antique Napoleon III Papier-Mâché Tray with Japonisme Decoration, France, ca. 1865-1880","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:25px;background:#ffffff;color:#222;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;margin-top:0;\"\u003eAntique Napoleon III Papier-Mâché Tray – Japonism Decoration – France ca. 1865-1880\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHistory, art, and Asian inspiration come together in this original antique Napoleon III tray from the second half of the 19th century. The object was crafted during the heyday of European Japonism, a period in which Japanese art and culture exerted a tremendous influence on the French elite and art world.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe depiction shows an atmospheric Japanese river landscape with elegant figures in traditional clothing, boats on the water, and the iconic Mount Fuji on the horizon. The combination of gold accents, hand-painted details, and deep black lacquer creates a look that immediately brings to mind the luxurious interiors of the Second French Empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;\"\u003eWhy this object is special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Napoleon III object from circa 1865-1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic papier-mâché \/ carton bouilli construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted Japonism decoration with Mount Fuji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures original blind stamps on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal model number 10203½ present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful example of 19th-century French fascination with Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVery decorative collector's item for art and interior collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe tray is in fine antique condition with normal signs of use and age appropriate for an object from circa 150 years old. The characteristic wear along the edges, slight crazing, and natural aging of the lacquer contribute to the authentic historical character of the piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003eAntique tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003eNapoleon III, c. 1865-1880\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003ePapier-mâché \/ Carton Bouilli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003eJapanese landscape with Mount Fuji and figures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003eBlind stamps and model number 10203½ present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsking price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c5;padding:8px;\"\u003e€345\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57534112923979,"sku":"646","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-napoleon-iii-dienblad-japonisme-mount-fuji-frankrijk-1870.jpg?v=1780921221","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-napoleon-iii-tray-japonism-mount-fuji-france-1870","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}