Vase - A cloisonné vase with a dragon on aventurine ground, Enamel - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases of elongated hexagonal section with flared mouths, dating to the Meiji period (late 19th century), decorated with polychrome floral motifs on a bright red ground and featuring plum branches, chrysanthemums, birds, and Hayashi marks on the green bases, measuring 8 cm wide, 18.5 cm high and 8 cm deep, in good condition with slight enamel wear and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases of elongated hexagonal section, with rounded shoulders and slender necks terminating in flared mouths, decorated with polychrome floral compositions against a brilliant red ground.
Graceful branches of flowering plum extend across the upper sections, bearing numerous white blossoms with yellow centres and slender green leaves. Below, clusters of chrysanthemums, wildflowers and grasses in shades of yellow, white and violet are accompanied by small birds perched among the branches.
The decoration is outlined in fine silver wires, defining the botanical details against the luminous red ground, subtly enriched with minute speckling. The mouths and feet are finished with metal mounts, while the green-enamelled bases with Hayashi archaic marks.
The vase is in good condition with slight wear to the enamels. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateA pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases of elongated hexagonal section, with rounded shoulders and slender necks terminating in flared mouths, decorated with polychrome floral compositions against a brilliant red ground.
Graceful branches of flowering plum extend across the upper sections, bearing numerous white blossoms with yellow centres and slender green leaves. Below, clusters of chrysanthemums, wildflowers and grasses in shades of yellow, white and violet are accompanied by small birds perched among the branches.
The decoration is outlined in fine silver wires, defining the botanical details against the luminous red ground, subtly enriched with minute speckling. The mouths and feet are finished with metal mounts, while the green-enamelled bases with Hayashi archaic marks.
The vase is in good condition with slight wear to the enamels. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
293
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Japan
Material
A cloisonné vase with a dragon on aventurine ground, Enamel
Dynastic style/period
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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