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Old or Antique Japanese Silver Mounted Yellow Cloisonne Enamel Koro/Lidded Jar

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A fine Japanese cloisonné koro. Comprising a koro or jar base with 3 feet covered by a conforming lid with a silver mount to the lid and top rim, leaf shaped openings surrounded in green enamel & purple floral accents to the lid, and a polychrome depiction of a phoenix or a peacock in flight on a bright yellow ground to the body. The lid is marked with a jungin mark for pure silver. Together with its carved wooden stand. Simply a wonderful piece of Japanese cloisonne! Date: Early to Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is a hairline in the cloisonne to the underside of the lid (likely from manufacturing). Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Signed to the base of the vase with a crescent moon maker's mark and to the lid’s silver rim for sterling silver. Measurements: Koro Measurements: Height: ca. 8 1/2 in. Diameter: ca. 7 in. Stand Measurements: Height: ca. 2 in. Diameter: ca. 6 1/2 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Similar to:
    Ando Shippo Ten (Maker)Kumeno Teitaro (Maker)Ando Jubei (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early to Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is a hairline in the cloisonne to the underside of the lid (likely from manufacturing). Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV HO 221stDibs: LU1610235492802

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