Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar

Description

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th … more An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The body and the lid of the ware are enameled with polychrome figural medallions representing blossoming flowers, butterflies, and birds designs surrounded by geometrical, floral, and butterfly ornaments made in the Cloisonne technique. The neck and the base are adorned with geometrical, and foliage motifs made in the same technique. A cover features an image of three nestlings surrounded by scaly, foliage and geometrical motifs. Unsigned. 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 Cases and Boxes, Table Wares, Home Decor, and Collectibles.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Has some stains and scuffs. Has chips and cracks. Has dents. Refer to photos. less