Vase - Enamel, A pair of hexagonal cloisonné enamel vases with autumn maples, flowers and birds - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)

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This pair of Japanese Meiji-period cloisonné enamel vases, dating from the late 19th century, has an elongated hexagonal shape and is decorated with autumn maples, chrysanthemums, flowers and birds on a midnight-blue ground; each measures 15 × 6 × 6 cm, and the pair comes with a fitted wooden box.

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Description from the seller

A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases of elongated hexagonal section, decorated against a deep midnight-blue ground.

The decoration features branches of Japanese maple (momiji) with red, yellow and green leaves above an abundant arrangement of chrysanthemums and colourful flowers.
Birds with white and blue plumage appear among the foliage, their details finely outlined in delicate metal wires.

On the reverse, small scattered flowers stand out against the dark enamel. The pair retains its fitted wooden box, lined with pink fabric and divided into two compartments to accommodate the vases.

---The vases are in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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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.
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A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases of elongated hexagonal section, decorated against a deep midnight-blue ground.

The decoration features branches of Japanese maple (momiji) with red, yellow and green leaves above an abundant arrangement of chrysanthemums and colourful flowers.
Birds with white and blue plumage appear among the foliage, their details finely outlined in delicate metal wires.

On the reverse, small scattered flowers stand out against the dark enamel. The pair retains its fitted wooden box, lined with pink fabric and divided into two compartments to accommodate the vases.

---The vases are in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
294

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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Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Japan
Material
A pair of hexagonal cloisonné enamel vases with autumn maples, flowers and birds, Enamel
Dynastic style/period
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
ItalyVerified
2186
Objects sold
100%
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