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Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

About the Item

A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The round cloisonne box and cover of compressed globular design, featuring a burgundy red ground, nyoi (ruyi) head borders, and a design of fans. The fans depicted are sensu (folding) fans, and feature colorful floral designs, one with a green ground, the other with a turquoise ground. Ribbons stream out fro the handles. The interior and underside of a plain deep green enamel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Enamel,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In overall very good condition. One area of enamel loss to the interior of the box. The interior with some scratches as well.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894742283912

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