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19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Small Lidded Jar, Early Meiji Period

About the Item

This is a very decorative cloisonné small lidded jar, made in Japan and dating to the 19th century, early Meiji period, circa 1875 or possibly earlier. The jar has a good shape of a compressed globular form with a short neck and standing on three short feet. The round form has been very well made of a bronze alloy with rich enamels of many different colors. The main decoration is finely detailed having many different flowers all around the body with three butterflies, all set against a dark green ground. There are borders at the lower body and neck, with further excellent detail to the base which has a central stylised flower set between the feet. The lid has further Fine decoration with borders leading to a central flower head knob to the top of the lid. Overall a very finely decorated piece of Japanese Cloisonne.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Diameter: 2.65 in (6.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1875
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Lid knob reattached. Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. One small area of cloisonne missing on the body Otherwise very good. Please see images for detail.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M 3311stDibs: LU990333135152
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