A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL MASSIVE BALUSTER VASE Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/earl...
A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL MASSIVE BALUSTER VASE
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Finely worked in silver wire of varying gauge on a lilac-blue ground, decorated with an all-over flamboyant design of different species of birds and fowl among blooming seasonal plants and flowers, the neck and shoulder with a simulated brocade, enclosing on the neck assorted overlapping takaramono ('precious objects'), comprising a tama (wish-granting jewel), a tsuchi (Daikoku's magic mallet), a makimono (handscroll) and a kakuregasa (hat of invisibility), the shoulder with five confronting dragons writhing among clouds; unsigned. 77.5cm (30½in) high.
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A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL MASSIVE BALUSTER VASE
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Finely worked in silver wire of varying gauge on a lilac-blue ground, decorated with an all-over flamboyant design of different species of birds and fowl among blooming seasonal plants and flowers, the neck and shoulder with a simulated brocade, enclosing on the neck assorted overlapping takaramono ('precious objects'), comprising a tama (wish-granting jewel), a tsuchi (Daikoku's magic mallet), a makimono (handscroll) and a kakuregasa (hat of invisibility), the shoulder with five confronting dragons writhing among clouds; unsigned. 77.5cm (30½in) high.
