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Two Small Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

$385per set
£294.35per set
€339.04per set
CA$539.50per set
A$602.30per set
CHF 315.60per set
MX$7,372.80per set
NOK 4,008.10per set
SEK 3,779.13per set
DKK 2,530.25per set

About the Item

Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan. The miniature vases of baluster form, with tapering ovoid bodies, high shoulders, short necks, and slightly everted mouths. The small vases decorated in the cloisonné technique, with goldstone and ginbari highlights. Each vase featuring colorful enamels, dense wire work, and a single dragon writhing and wrapping itself around the body of the vase. The first vase with a white cloisonné ground, and featuring a dragon of reddish brown color flecked with goldstone. The underbelly of a light turquoise. The second vase with a black cloisonné ground, and featuring a dragon of green and yellow goldstone. Stylized clouds of yellow, blue and green ginbari dot the black ground. The vases unmarked.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Enamel,Foil,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The white ground vase with some discoloration and staining.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894727555202

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