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Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Jar with Paulownia Flowers

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An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century . The body and the lid of the ware are enameled with polychrome floral, foliate scroll, and foliage motifs made in the Cloisonne technique. The neck and the base are adorned with polychrome geometrical, and foliage motifs made in the same technique. Signed with red and blue ink hieroglyphs, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has a similar appearance to metallic cloisonne ware, with metal cloisons sometimes individually filled with different colours however, some parts of the surface might be left decorated as normal blue and white porcelain, as is done on the inside of the lid of this item. Dimensions: Overall size: H 5 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7386239658162

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