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Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Vase Lamp, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

$1,800
£1,352.21
€1,559.32
CA$2,497.73
A$2,775.53
CHF 1,454.41
MX$34,036.98
NOK 18,550.15
SEK 17,451.30
DKK 11,638.09
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A vibrant Japanese turquoise ground and silver wire cloisonne vase, now mounted as a lamp, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The tall vase of elegant rouleau shape, with a straight neck and body, slightly tapered food, and everted mouth. Crafted in the cloisonne technique upon a copper ground, the silver wires stand out and shimmer against the bright turquoise enamel ground. An ebullient design of blossoming peony (botanical) and morning glory (asago) graces the body of the vase. The large and heavy blooms of white peony especially striking and contrasting nicely with the more delicate and almost shy pastel morning glory blossoms hiding behind the large leaves. The cloisonne enamels especially well done within the silver cloisons, with the leaves and flowers displaying masterful shading. The foot decorated with a geometric and floral border. The vase drilled and wired and now mounted as a lamp. Set upon two wood bases. The actual lamp of brass plate, set with a single socket and tall, adjustable harp. The lamp is topped by an antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty tumble polished natural rock crystal. The crystal finial originally served as a Chinese Mandarin hat finial for an official of the fifth grade, and would have been part of official court wardrobe.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Drilled and wired, now mounted as a lamp. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall good condition. One blemish to the enamel, as seen in photos. The silver and brass with tarnish. The rock crystal with an internal fracture. Lamp in working condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894744462732

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