Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Enamel (2)

A Cloisonne Enamel vase depicting two Manchurian Cranes, made in Japan for export during the Meiji period (1868-1911). Condition - there is an under rim chip and one to the body (please view enlargements 8 & 9); there are very minor losses to the enamel and there are stress cracks. There have been no repairs or restoration. 18cm (7inches) high.

18/19世纪日本七宝焼（铜胎画珐琅）仙鹤延年瓶 约1868-1911年间
一件日本明治时期的七宝焼仙鹤延年瓶。
品相：口沿下和瓶身各有一处磕口（见图8和图9）。釉面有些许缺损及蟹爪纹。无修补或修复。高18厘米。

A bronze vase finely cast in archaic Chinese style with twin elephant head handles and very unusually decorated with 16th Century Turkish Iznik/ Kutahya style 'Saza' leaves in red, blue, green and black enamels. The Made in Japan mark to the base indicates that this item was made in Japan (for export) post 1890. Condition: excellent - there are minor losses to the enamels but no damages and no repairs or restoration. 24cm (9.5 inches) high. For additional pictures, please view 1tem #1630 in our Liverpool shop website at 69aliverpool.co.uk