SOMIS, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 3ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Japanese
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Cloisonné
- Enamel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Turquoise
- Condition Notes
- Very good antique condition. Vase is stable with all enamel intact. There are under-enamel stains associated with some fine cracks … moreVery good antique condition. Vase is stable with all enamel intact. There are under-enamel stains associated with some fine cracks which is common in early Ginbari pieces. Small ding in upper rim. less
- Description
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A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in …
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A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the shape of a sakura - cherry blossom. Symbols of purity and hope, a stand of purple and white bearded irises with blue water hyacinth and foliage, are intricately made in hair-fine silver wires and sculpted silver foils which mimic the texture of natural petals and leaves. Masterful application of beautiful, realistic colors make them come alive. Set against a background of turquoise enamel at the neck of the vase smoothly transiting to a soft silver blue at its base, all depicting a field of chamomiles. Both the brass upper rim and base plate have a wonderful antique patina and show remnants of silver gilt, with the artist's sakura stamp - Ku Mé.
Kumeno Teitaro, Nagoya (1861-1939) was well-known for his Ginbari enamels. He opened his own studio in 1882 and exhibited at many national and international exhibitions including Nuremberg 1885, Paris 1889 (where he was awarded a silver medal) and Chicago 1893. At St Louis 1904 he was awarded a ‘grand prize’ and a gold medal at Liège in 1905. less
SOMIS, CA
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