A Japanese Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei Meiji Period

Made by Ando Jubei Company circa Meiji Period 1890-1910s, this Japanese cloisonne vase displays a beautiful color that is between celadon and a light yellow, a shade hard to describe and has to be seen in person, and is long associated with the Chinese mutton fat jade. The techniques used were wired cloisonne with silver, a classic technique from Owari province (Yūsen shippō). It was clearly done with superb craftsmanship with great details and expertly appointment of colors, depicting a floral arrangement consisting of plum, chrysanthemum, bamboo branch and iris, all in a realistic manner. The vase is fitted with silver rims at the lip and the base, and is marked with Ando Company's cipher logo underneath.
Japan cloisonne enamels are known as shippō-yaki and the mid-19th century saw the production of very high quality wares in the early centers Nagoya. One of the most renowned workshops was the Ando Cloisonné Company, founded by Ando Jubei (1876-1953). The cloisonne work from the workshop was considered the finest during the Meiji Period (1868-1912).