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A Fine Yusén-Jippō Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Meiji period, late 19th century
copper base body of compressed globular form a short upright neck and wide shoulders tapering to the waisted foot on a spreading foot, decorated finely in various coloured enamels within silver yusén wire with a variety of flowering branches of chrysanthemum and hydrangea with foliage, a wasp perched on a flowering branch of hydrangea, all reserved on a pale sky blue ground, the shoulder encircled by alternating shaped panels enclosing stylised hō-ō among flowers, coiled dragon among hōju balls and large flowerhead among foliage, all within a black enamelled border, classic decorative bands to the foot, gilded copper mounts, unsigned, some manufacturing imperfections, worn and soiled, pittings throughout (as expected)
17.5 cm (6.88 in) maximum wide, 16.3 cm (6.41 in) high, 9.3 cm (3.66 in) liprim wide
Some old scratched areas and minor enamel chips to the border of the shaped panels on the shoulder unless otherwise the vase is in good antique condition with no cracks, chips and restoration. Old wear with pittings to the enamels in general use.
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Estimated packed weight of shipment: 1,500-1,750 grammes
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