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Large Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

$8,500
£6,423.17
€7,417.19
CA$11,877.47
A$13,179.05
CHF 6,903.47
MX$161,610.53
NOK 87,809.76
SEK 82,888.67
DKK 55,314.60
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About the Item

A large Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. The ware is enamelled with polychrome floral and foliage ornaments made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of the ware is adorned with floral, foliage and geometrical ornaments made in the same technique. Completed with a porcelain lid featuring a blue ink design representing tree branches and a traditional Geometrical motif on the borders. Unmarked. 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. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Enamel Porcelain Jar and Boxes, Table Wares, Home Decor, and Collectibles. Dimensions: D 7 in. H 8 in. Lead 1 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Refer to photos.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Porcelain,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7386245838372

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