Ornate 19th C. Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Jar - Dec 07, 2023 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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Ornate 19th C. Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Jar

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Ornate 19th C. Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Jar
Ornate 19th C. Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Jar
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Description
East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 1868 to 1912 CE. A very large and quite ornate cloisonne jar. Cloisonne is an ancient process where a metal vessel was decorated using melted glass or enamel that was separated using thin gold, silver or copper wire. This vessel is one of the more ornate that we have seen. Deep brown base decorated with floral patterns along with dragons, birds, and komainu or shishis (foo dogs or lions), all in green, blue, white and light yellow. Interior rim is finished in an emerald green enamel base. Size: 17.5" W x 18.5" H (44.4 cm x 47 cm)

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired between 1964 to mid-1990s

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#182490
Condition
Chipping to cloisonne in minor area of shoulder, as well as some nicks and pitting to interior as shown. Otherwise, intact and in overall excellent condition. No repairs and no restoration.
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Ornate 19th C. Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Jar

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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Starting Price $750
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Artemis Gallery

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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