smalto cloisonné - Ando Jubei - Giappone - Periodo Meiji (1868-1912)

Ando Jubei Cloisonné Enamel Vase – Japan, Meiji Period (Ex Bonhams)

Height: 24 cm | Width: 12 cm | Weight: 1.14 kg | Medium: Cloisonné Enamel on Metal

A wonderful Ando Jubei Studio vase from the late Meiji to early Shōwa period, featuring a refined “belle’s shoulder” form and a deep emerald-green enamel glaze of remarkable depth and clarity. The delicate floral motifs are worked seamlessly beneath the surface, giving the vase a perfectly smooth, glass-like finish.
The rim and base are finished in silvered brass, complementing the rich green body with understated elegance. The vase bears the Ando Jubei studio mark on the underside and remains in excellent condition.
Provenance: Ex Bonhams.
Origin: Japan, late Meiji–early Shōwa period.

About the Artist:
Ando Jubei (1876–1956) was one of Japan’s most celebrated cloisonné artists and a central figure in Nagoya’s enamel industry. Renowned for his technical mastery and refined aesthetics, Ando created presentation wares for the Japanese Imperial Family, many of which were gifted to foreign dignitaries. His work was exhibited at the Japan–British Exhibition of 1910 and is represented in museum collections worldwide.
A superb example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this vase exemplifies the elegance, craftsmanship, and innovation that made Ando Jubei a master of his craft.