HAYASHI KODENJI (ATTR): A CLOISONNE 'QUAIL' VASE

A CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE WITH QUAILS AND CHRYSANTHEMUM, ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF HAYASHI KODENJI
Attributed to the workshop of Hayashi Kodenji (1831-1915), unsigned
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The slender ovoid body rising from a spreading foot to a tall waisted neck, applied with silver rims, worked in silver wire and bright enamels against a midnight-blue ground with two quails, one standing and the other in flight, amid colorful chrysanthemums borne on leafy vines, with a pendent floral diaper band below the rim and a band of scroll between ring bands above the foot.

HEIGHT 25.5 cm

Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear, the silver base with more extensive surface wear. Mounted to a silver base of European origin dating to the 20th century (most likely for use as a lamp).
Provenance: European private collection, acquired between 1985 and 2000.

Auction comparison:
Compare a related cloisonne vase, depicting doves at flight, of baluster form, described as “School of Hayashi Kodenji”, also dated to the Meiji period, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 5 November 2020, London, lot 247 (sold for 5,312 GBP).