1900's Japanese Ando Jubei Cloisonne Box with Gold & Silver Wires & Maple Tree & Birds

It is 2.28 inches (5.8 cm) tall by 4.76 inches (12.1 cm) wide and 6.45 inches (16.4 cm) in length. It is 2.6 Lb.

It is tarnished and has enamel chips, enamel bruises, rubbing of gold, minor bent and cut marks at the inner metal rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A fine Japanese cloisonné cigarette case. The top showing a cartouche with a bird flying among flowers on a green ground, the rock with little aventurine. The reverse with blossoms. The interior, the edges and wires are gilt. Condition: fine, minor traces of usage. Dimension: c. 8.8 x 7.7 x 1 cm.

1930's Japanese Plique a Jour Cloisonne Enamel Shippo Vase with Butterfly

It is 6 inches (15.3 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.

It has faint hairline cracks, tarnished metal and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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A good, small Japanese cloisonne vase. The alternating dragon and phoenix chevron panels symbolize harmony and balance. Lots of engaging, balanced color. Sparkling goldstone embellishment technique demonstrated in backgrounds below the shoulder and in decorative details around the waisted neck. Ginbari (enamel over silver foil) technique demonstrated around the shoulder with opaque sakura and karakusa decoration floating over the clear red background offset by the underlying foil...

A fine, small ginbari cloisonne vase with pale blue, silver background and peonies decoration; one panel with pale purple background and bird, bamboo and flowers decoration; and another panel with blue background and flowers decoration. Impressed artist's mark on the metal base. Meiji period (1868 - 1912). Good condition with tiny, oxidized pinholes in the enamel surface from the firing (not detracting from condition or presentation). Height, 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm)

The large vase with silver wire cloisonne on ceramic with "tree bark" textured surface. Decoration of butterflies and peonies, with the blooms depicted in enamel tones of sienna, umber and dark mica, and the stems and leaves in dark green - almost black. The body of the vase covered with a dark, warm brown lacquer on intentionally course texture like tree bark - which it emulates. The Kyoto, crackle glazed greyish porcelain body visible from the foot. Taisho era (1912 - 1926). Good condition...

1930's Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Long Neck Vase with Millefleur

It is 9.56 inches (24.3 cm) tall by 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide. It is 0.4 Lb.

It has minor missing enamels and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Japanese totai cloisonne (on ceramic body) bottle vase. Blue, white, rose, green, red and yellow enamel decoration of flowers. A silver rim encasement original to the vase. Good condition. Height: 5 inches

A large Japanese Cloisonne enamel vase from the 19th Century from Meiji Period (1868-1912).

Vase in cloisonné enamel on metal.Rose decoration. Mark of Ando.Japan Taisho period. Metal vase, probably copper, covered with green enamel, partly cloisonné with silver wire and partly "musen" (without wire), chrome metal borders. Stylized rose decoration. Ando's mark struck in the metal below the bottom edge. Good condition. Height 21cm.

Old Japanese Olive Green Cloisonne Silver Vase with Biwa (Loquat) - Unsigned so Attributed to Gonda Hirosuke

It is 9.84 inches (25 cm) tall by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. It is 2.9 Lb.

It has small dents at the silver bottom's rim, tarnished silver, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is a beautiful rare box signed by Honda. We have never seen a box signed by Honda before this one. As an added bonus, the box is in excellent condition. Has silver rims and measures about 5 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches.

This is a beautiful cloisonne vase from Gonda with a unique form. The Wisteria colors are wonderful. It stands 12 inches tall. Has a bit of crazing at the top but it's very hard to notice.

Height: 18.6 cm (7.5 in)
Width: 9 cm (3.6 in)

Fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase depicting birds amongst wisteria; fine gold and silver wire-work throughout with excellent enamel shading; attributed to Hayashi Kodenji; fine diaper enamel patination below and above the rims; excellent condition; email for more pictures

This is a very attractive and richly decorated Japanese cloisonne vase. At fist glance one would think it was made by Namikawa Yasuyuki because of the mottled colors and glow to the enamel. There are both silver and gold wires used in the designs. It is not signed but it is so similar to a Namikawa piece that we believe it was made by Shibata, his student. It stands 6 inches tall and is quite heavy because of the thick enamel. The vase may have had a lid at one time but I can't say for certain...

A large Flower vase made by the Ando Cloisonne Company at the turn of the 19th Century. The vase has a beautiful enameled scene of mountains and flying geese. Regrettably this marvelous work of art has been damaged. The vase is done in wired, wireless, and other cloisonne techniques for which the Ando Company is known for. This vase is of the highest quality for the art of cloisonne and is signed with the special mark of Jubei Ando...

This is a beautiful cloisonne bowl, not signed but likely from Ando. The condition is excellent. The workmanship is better quality than most and the Koi are even better in person. Rims appear to be bronze. The bowl measures 6 inches across and is 4 inches tall.

This is a wonderful Ando signed Gonda cloisonne vase. The vase is combination very complex wireless and silver wire work, with a hint of moriage enamel. The lower flowering lily pad is moriage. The vase stands 12 1/4 inches tall and is in excellent condition.

This is a beautiful Meiji era Cloisonne vase. It is larger than most of these intricate panel vases and stands 7 1/2 inches tall. Looks great, but does have a tiny craze line in the right upper corner of one blue panels.

Ginbari and Musen enamelled silver vase Fish decor...

19th C. Japanese Meiji period Cloisonne Vase, Ca. 1880, colorful flower branches on the turquoise color enamel background with silver wire, 7 1/4" high, 3 1/8" wide-widest part, silver bottom and top rim, green enamel work inside the vase near the top and bottom. The condition is good, no damages.

Late 19th C Japanese copper cloisonné vase with superb decoration depicting, on a glossy black ground, a group of 3 cranes on one side and a pair of cranes on the opposing side. Has an open bottom. Vase measures 6.5" high.

1930's Japanese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Teapot with Butterfly

It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall with handle up and 3.3.75 inches (9.6 cm) tall with handle down by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.

It has bent at the inner rim of the cover, mild missing enamels, residual of the earthquake gum, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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beautiful old hand mirror... small amount of deteriation to mirror silver back....typical for mirror of this age.. total length 9.5 inches width 3.5 inches at widest point and .5 inches thick at the handle...

Small gilt copper pot, decorated with flowers in cloisonné enamel. No artist signature but excellent quality. Small precious object Height: 6cm Diameter: 8cm. Good condition. Japon Taisho period.

Small and elegant vase from around 1900, silver thread cloisonne enamel depicting flowers and birds in the style of Hayashi Kodenji. Auspicious Kanji mark to base: great happiness (?). Height "6/ 15.3 cm. Condition: enamel loss on the shoulder covered with black paint (cf. pics) and an associated scratch mark.

Pair of small vases in cloisonné enamel on gilded copper. A beautiful identical landscape is represented on each vase, fish, rivers, birds and flowers on a background of a luminous blue sky. The wires are in silver, the base is in gilded copper. The gilding is now almost completely missing, except on the base. They are both in perfect condition, which for a pair is rare. Height 125mm. Japanese work from the end of the 19th century.

1900's Kawaguchi Bunzaemon Basse Taille Miniature Vase Marked

It is 2.6 inches (6.6 cm) tall by 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide. It is 0.1 Lb.

It has enamel bruises, stress cracks, tarnished metal and enamel, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is a beautiful and highly unusual Meiji era vase. It's decorated with gold fish or Oranda swimming around water plants and hanging wisteria. It measures Measures 9 5/8". Condition is very good with a very faint hit/blemish low on the vase. Tough to see even when looking for it. This vase is not signed but everything about it says, made by Ogasawaro Shuzo

This is a rare cloisonne bowl from Gonda that features 16 wireless egrets. This bowl is stoutly made and is heavy. It measures 7 inches across and is 5 1/4" tall. The condition is very good with some expected wear. The bowl has 2 very minor, under the surface lines that can be seen in the last image.

Cloisonne enamel vase on hammered copper base. The meticulously positioned wires are in silver, as are the borders. The decor is simple, showing a bridge between two hills but exceptional because of its historical interest. Indeed it is a vase commemorating the bold construction of an aqueduct by a Japanese electricity company in the 1900s. The Chinese characters written below must relate the event, date it and also probably give the name of the creative artist or that of the enameling workshop....

Pair of 1920's Japanese Gold Wire Cloisonne Vase with Birds & Flowers

They are 6.05 inches (15.4 cm) tall by 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) wide. The total weight is 0.8 Lb.

One vase has enamel bruising. Both have tarnished metal, enamel pitting, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Unusual and rare early 19th century Japanese cloisonne plate with complicated design of flowers among scrolling vines. Very strong design, came with Rare Art Inc. provenance, old collection number on the back (see detail). The back is decorated with a typical Japanese scrolling design. Early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonne, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese style, very rich visually, beautiful enameling, some original pitting to the surface typical for early items, in s...

Early 19th century Japanese cloisonne plate decorated with a butterfly in flight over blooming peony bushes, all within a brocade border. Rare Art Inc. sticker on the back, bold powerful design, rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonne, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese style. The back is decorated with a typical Japanese scrolling design. Very pleasant matte finish with original pitting. Diameter 7 5/16 inches.

Late 19th century Japanese cloisonne kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) decorated on top with butterflies and various flowers, and bottom with central chrysanthemum and scrolling branches with leaves. Great detailed work, gilding to all exposed metal including wires (some wear). Wonderful piece in Japanese taste. Diameter 2.58 inches, height 0.77 inches.

Old Japanese Ito Ichizaemon Basse Taille Cloisonne Vase Koi Fish

It is 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) tall by 6.6 inches (16.8 cm) wide. It is 2.3 Lb.

It has enamel hairline cracks (2 cm) at the side and one at one fish. It also has tarnished metals and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is an authentic antique cloisonné enamel teapot from late 19th century Japan, made during the Meiji period. The teapot is of an inverted baluster shape and rests on a tall flared foot. It has a side handle, a long spout, and a domed lid with a chrysanthemum knob. The teapot is decorated with beautiful floral and butterfly motifs set against a turquoise and dark blue background.

CONDITION:

The teapot is in excellent condition overall, with a lovely aged patina and no cracks, chips...

A fine Japanese cloisonne charger featuring a central medallion with a beautiful ho-ho bird, Japanese phoenix, on a goldstone ground. It is in excellent condition and dates late Meiji period, circa 1910. Measures 12 inches diameter.

19th century round Japanese kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) made in cloisonne technique. Simple elegant shape with decoration of three butterflies inside a spade shaped reserve, on a karakusa (scrolling vine) ground with scattered flowers. Beautiful work, great quality enameling, flecks of avanturine glass enamel in the black enamel of the spade. Very pleasant finish with original pitting, rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonné, from the period of transition from...

This is a rare, high quality pair of Japanese cloisonne vases. These six sided panel vases are only 5 inches tall. The condition is excellent

1900's Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Square Tray, School of Namikawa Sosuke

It is 0.7 inch (1.8 cm) tall by 10.7 inches (27.1 cm) wide. It is 3.1 Lb.

It has loss of enamel, enamel stress cracks, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Antique Japanese cloisonné vase decorated with various types of blooming chrysanthemums from a large white variety to purple then small red and yellow flowers. The ground is a deep blue. The interior and bottom are covered in green enamel.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7 1/4" high x 3" wide

Early 19th century Japanese cloisonne kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) of oval shape. Simple elegant shape with decoration of various roundels on the cover, very pleasant finish with original pitting. Rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonné, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese style. Great humble piece in Japanese taste. Length 3 3/16 inches. Part of a small East Coast kogo collection.

19th century decent size Japanese champleve vase with high shoulders and two black and white enamel registers consisting of repeating characters FUKU (happiness), ROKU (wealth) and JU (longevity), and two registers of intricate scrolls, pendant leaves on the shoulder. Essentially the vase is a wish for happiness, prosperity and long life. Very powerful design, awesome presence, in excellent condition. Four character raised mark on the bottom reading FUKUSHIMA CHU TSUKURU (Fukushima made by casti...

18” high Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase featuring a pheasant and dove among maples leaves and flowers set against a pale blue background. The neck is decorated in a dense butterfly and floral pattern highlighted with goldstone. Blue counter enamel to the interior mouth and base. Copper substrate, base, and rims. Dates 1885-1895. 18" high. Good overall condition with some minor age discoloration to the background, a few fine old brown hairlines, and a few small blemishes (see images). ...

Antique Japanese small and exceptionally fine cloisonné vase. Four sided shaped body with a flower reserve on each side including irises, wisteria, chrysanthemums, daisies and maple. More fine details on the neck and sides.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 6" high x 2 1/8" wide

Kawaguchi Bunzaemon Basse Taille Silver Vase Marked, circa 1900's

It is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide.

It has black spots at the enamel, a small spot of tarnished enamel underneath the opening with enamel cracks, and surface wears and scratches. It also has tarnished metal and dents at the metal's bottom's rim (as seen in the photos).

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1920's Japanese Aquamarine Color Silver Wires Cloisonne Vase with Iris Flowers Unsigned but Attributed to Hayashi Hachizaemon

It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It weighs 170.4 gram.

The metal rims and bottom are tarnished and have surface wears and scratches. It has surface wears and scratches, missing enamels at the bubbles, pitting, bubbles, and oxidized and tarnished wires (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Cloisonne Box with Flowers Chinese Inspiration - Attributed to Hayashi Tanigoro 林谷五郎

It is 3.85 inches (9.8 cm) tall measured with stand and 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) tall measured without stand by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide and 5.3 inches (13.4 cm) in length. It is 1.8 Lb.

The box does not close tightly. It is tarnished. It also has stains, missing enamels, enamel cracks, chips, and bruising, gap, loose wood linings, and surface wears and scratches (as se...

This is a rare and large wireless cloisonne vase. It is not signed but because of the Iris flowers and water plants we believe it was made by Gonda. In fact we once had a signed Gonda piece with Koi and almost identical water plants. A beautiful large vase that looks perfect but upon very close inspection, a line deep in the enamel can be seen in bright light. I show it on the last image. This vase 18 1/2 inches tall, heavy and stoutly made.

Very large pot covered in cloisonné enamel on copper. Silver wires.Dragons Hoho and butterfly of curious design. I seem to remember the association dragon butterfly to a symbolic but I don't remember which one A slight accident really insignificant at the base of the lid catch that can be seen on photo and a lack of thickness of enamel that could not be polished being too thin, however at this place there the enamel completely covers the base metal. After firing this should not be visible and...

Early 19th century small Japanese cloisonne plate decorated on the front with two black ground roundels containing various flowers on a light blue “crackled ice” background interspersed with cherry flowers, all surrounded by a brocade border. Back is decorated with cherry flowers among karakusa (scrolling vines) on light blue ground. Most probably was used for tea ceremony, rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonne, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese style, gre...

1890s (late Meiji period) Japanese cloisonne napkin ring with decoration of butterflies in flight among various flowers. Excellent quality work, vibrant colors, gilding to metal parts (worn from age), no cracks or losses. Diameter 1 7/8 inches, width 1 inch.

1900s (late Meiji period) Japanese cloisonne napkin ring with decoration of various flowers on aventurine enamel background. Excellent quality work, vibrant colors, gilding to metal parts (worn from age), one stress line area - see Enlargement 5. Diameter 1 7/8 inches, width 3/4 inch.

An exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel cigarette case with gold washed interior. A floral scene on each side features a chrysanthemum, or kiku, symbolizing perfection, long life, power and nobility. Enameling is rich and vibrant, exhibiting very little or no wear. In excellent condition, this beauty measures 3.5" x 3"

A striking Japanese black cloisonne box with a hinged lid. The lid features flowers and a tree at the water's edge. The bottom is decorated with scrolling wires against a black ground. The scrolling wire pattern continues on the sides and is accented with small white flowers. In excellent condition, it measures 3.5" by 4" by 1.5" high. Size would have worked for use as a cigarette box. Dates early 20th C.

This is a beautiful and unique cloisonne box. It has great workmanship and a beautiful rare deep purple ground color. It is not signed but was probably created by Hayashi or Kinuken. It is a little bigger than most boxes measuring 5 3/4 inches by 4 5/8 inches and 2 5/8 inches tall. Has a scratch on the underside shown in the images. This special box is from a spectacular Cloisonne collection and acquired almost 50 years ago.

This is a very special example of Japanese Cloisonne. The workmanship and elegant form are what makes this piece so special. This vase was acquired from one of the world's greatest cloisonne collections. It measures 12 inches tall. Great overall condition but it does has a very tiny enamel flake (See last image) on the back shoulder and minor pitting. It is not signed.

Pair of Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lamp Vase with Dragon & Phoenix Attributed to Honda

They are 23 inches (58.3 cm) tall with stand by 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide.The total weight is 16.1 Lb.

Both have enamel bruises, chips to the enamel, enamel hairline crack, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is a high quality and very refined pair of Japanese Cloisonne vases. Though not quite as prolific work as on some pieces, the quality is very high. With almost pitless enamel and a high highly sheen, these vases glow. Condition is excellent and these vases are 4 3/4 inches tall.