A cloisonné enamel vase with sparrows and wisteria | Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji (1831-1915) | Meiji period, late 19th century

Property from the John and Muriel Okladek Collection
A cloisonné enamel vase with sparrows and wisteria
Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji (1831-1915)
Meiji period, late 19th century

the oviform vase tapering towards the foot and short everted neck, decorated in various coloured enamels and thicknesses of gold and silver wire, with two finches perched among trailing branches of wisteria, the exterior of the rim with stylised flower heads and scrolling karakusa, silvered and copper mounts
9.5 cm., 3¾ in. high

Condition Report:
Slight wear to mounts and minor scratches consistent with the age and use of the object.

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