Showrooms

Pair of antique Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel vases

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of antique Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel vases
Japanese, late 19th Century
Height 120cm, diameter 43cm

These beautiful Japanese vases were crafted during the Meiji period of the late 19th Century, which was referred to as the Golden Age of cloisonne enameling.

The vases are of elongated ovoid shape, with waisted necks and flare rims. The vases are decorated all over in the cloisonne enamel technique, with foliage, flowers and birds on a striking maroon ground, which has been further inlaid with goldstone - a type of glass that glitters when polished. The rims of the vases are gilded, and the interior is decorated with a turquoise ground.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cloisonné enamel.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian
Dealer Reference #:	15276
Incollect Reference #:	468695

Dimensions

H.	47.24 in;	Diam.	16.93 in;
H.	120 cm;	Diam.	43 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.