This is a very rare and wonderful Japanese Cloisonne box. There are a wide variety of enamel colors and designs making this a very unique piece. The designs, mottled and translucent enamel colors strongly suggest that Honda is the artist. The rims are also Bronze and appear to have never been silver plated. Condition is excellent. There is minor scuffing to the bottom corners. The box measures 5 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches and is 2 1/4 tall

A lovely six inch koro decorated in the 10,000 flower design against a pale grey blue ground, well executed and with only minimal pitting.

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...

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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Antique Japanese cloisonne oval-shaped container with fantastic designs outlined in wire of flying birds amidst scrolling vines and blooming lotuses, with draping blue and red panels, depicting a phoenix whose tails resemble fish fins or flower petals, and a red dragon with flames and smoke clouds against a sparkling background. The main body color of the cloisonne piece is a pastel speckled yellow and its inside is a pale blue. It stands on four brass legs and sits upon a carved hardwood stand...

Japanese Totai Cloisonne Vase, enamel with silver wire work on Earthenware, signed in red "Kinkosan" under the high foot base, Ca. late 1800's, late Meiji period, 12" high, 4 3/4" wide-maximum width. The main body has colorful floral design enamel work divided by silver wire inside two(2) cartouches on each side on powder blue background, and more individual enamel floral design on the green Turquoise color background outside the cartouches...

Oriental poppies and small white chrysanthemums decorate this 5" purple gin-bari cloisonne vase. Circa 1900 and artist signed, its condition is excellent.

Should the vase not meet your expectations, it may be returned within ten days of receipt, preceded by an e-mail.

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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...

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.

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...

A lovely little Japanese cloisonne vase depicting two flowers in polychrome enamels worked in silver wire on a green ground with silver mountings. In excellent condition, it measures 5 inches high. Dates circa 1910.

Free of any loss or repair, this beautifully enameled vase on a copper base stands some 7-1/2 inches in height. Wonderfully elegant and understated.

Height: 18.2 cm (7.4 in)
Width: 11 cm (4.4 in)

Fine Japanese akasuke / pigeon blood cloisonné vase with marked silver rims; very good condition

A Japanese "arrow toss" game vase made of copper and decorated with polychrome enamels, the rims and wires are gilt. Showing antiques and auspicious symbols on a white ground, the base with "fuku" mark. The "arrow-toss" game originated from China and was at the beginning very popular with the aristocrats and survived as a pastime well into the Edo period. From an old Swiss private collection. Condition: few traces of usage, the mouth rim is inside a bit bent (see pict. 12)...

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with a Yellow-Eyed Dragon on a Maroon Field. Baluster form with silver wire inlay. 9.5 inches, 24 cm.

This is a large and extremely rare Japanese Cloisonne vase. Though unsigned this vase was clearly created by Ogasawara Shuzo. As the images show this is a fabulous example of Meiji Era art. The vase measures 15 1/4 inches tall and 8 1/2 inches wide. Condition is outstanding but there is a tiny short line, of about 3/8 inch near the base.

1930's Japanese Silver Rim Wireless Cloisonne Box with River & Mountain Scene & Sailboat by Ando Jubei

It is 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 5.43 inches (13.8 cm) wide and 4.2 inches (10.7 cm) long. It is 1.3 Lb.

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

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Enamel on copper, ca. late 1800s.

Although this item could have been used as a sauce pot, it was probably intended for replenishing water for grinding ink on a calligrapher’s ink stone The interior and base are both enameled.

Good condition, no dents or losses however there is some characteristic pitting to the enamel.

Height: 3 ¾ in.

Japanese cloisonne vase of globular form with elongated neck, beautiful light green color with design of 2 white herons in flight, minor cracks on bottom not visible from front, Meiji/Taisho Period (very early 20th century). 9 3/4" high x 4 1/4" wide.

This superb Japanese Meiji Period (1868~1912) oblong cloisonné plate is 8 1/8” long, 6 7/8“ wide and ½” thick. It depicts two flying cranes, peonies and chrysanthemums on a burgundy background. It is in excellent condition.

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 very fine and attractive Mt Fuji wireless cloisonne box. It actually looks very similar to a Mt Fuji Sosuke tray we once had. It is not signed butthe artist is most likely Ando or Gonda. The Box measures 5 1/4 by 4 inches and s 2 3/8 inches tall. The box is beautiful and perfect except for some odd tool marks on the inner rim of the lid.

Rather unusual early Showa period (1910s) Japanese mingei (Arts and Crafts) copper box with chased and enameled decoration of a puff of cloud and a white racing pigeon with feather covered legs. Wonderful combination of uchidashi (hammered-out) and moriage (piled-up) techniques: metal was raised from the opposite side and raised surface was subsequently thickly enameled and fired...

This is a fine cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji Period. Though more simplistic than many of his pieces, We believe this was vase made by Hayashi. I There are plenty of image and viewer can make up their own mind. The birds are well done and each is designed with gold wires. The difficult scroll under the top rim is also similar to Hayashi's work. The vase stands 6 inches tall and condition is excellent.

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.

Japanese Late Edo Period Bronze and Cloisonne Phoenix Incense Burner, presented as a fantastic rendition of the subject, with gorgeous colorful inlay creating a great work of art. Height: 10.5 inches (17cm), length: 11 inches (18cm).

A pair small cloisonné enamel vases with roundels containing flowers or butterflies amidst spiral shaped wire ground, some highlights in goldstone. Gilt wires, rim and base. Signed "Takahara". Condition: fine. Dimension: c. 9.8 cm high.

This is an extremely rare Japanese cloisonne enamel...

Very unusual and rare early 19th century Japanese cloisonne plate with flowers in the center surrounded by a border of stylized clouds in cavetto and 3 dragons chasing each other along the wide rim, flower design on the bottom and 3 scrolled feet. Superbly made in creative imitation of Chinese Ming Dynasty cloisonne (see the mischievous faces of the dragons), very rich visually, all metal wires and surfaces including feet were gilded (expected wear), beautiful enameling, some original pitting to...

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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Japanese Pair Cloisonne Vases w Wisteria & Hydrangea

Description & Size: (9.75" x 4.2") height & wide

Age: Meiji Period

Production: Handcrafted

This is a large & beautiful pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases decorated with fine silver wires of wisteria, Hydrangea & red flowers on black background. Both vases are mounted with brass rims & bases. They're both in excellent condition with some baked pits as commensurate with the earlier enamel p...

This is an amazing small cloisonne vase. It is only 5 inches tall but has as much fine work as a great 12 inch vase. The rims are silver. It is not signed but the enamel colors and wire designs in the flowers appear to be the work Hayashi. Condition is excellent.

A silver wired rooster, hen and chick on an olive green ground decorate this signed 7.25" vase. Rims are silvered, the bottom is black enamel.

Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs.

Exceptional Japanese incense cabinet kodansu in wood covered with a profusion of mother-of-pearl flowers and bone leaves, engraved and inlaid with the shibayama technique. Bottom in nashi-ji lacquer.
Handles, finishes and feet in silver. The handle can be turned to lock the cabinet.
Inside, three removable drawers in black lacquer with hiramaki-e lespedeza decoration, interior and door in nashi-ji, bone handle in the shape of buds.

This kodansu, use to store the utensils...

This is an fine Japanese Cloisonne Koro in nearly mint condition. It has been used and some of the smoke residue can be seen on the underside of the lid. There are no damages and virtually wear to the gold. The koro stands 4 1/4 inches tall and is 3 1/2 inches wide.

This is a fine 12 inch Japanese Cloisonne vase done with the very popular draping wisteria pattern. The enamel and wire silver wire work in the wisteria decorations are of a high standard. From the scroll work it appears to be an early Ando, Ito or Kinuken piece. The form is unusual and the piece is better than the images show. Condition is excellent.