Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Vase

Description

A cloisonné enamel vase after Shobido of Osaka, of hexagonal oviform body tapering to a flared foot and sharply sloping … more A cloisonné enamel vase after Shobido of Osaka, of hexagonal oviform body tapering to a flared foot and sharply sloping to a narrow neck and raised rim, worked in silver and gold wire with birds in flight amongst stems of flowering spider kiku and daisies, the rim and base with a stylized pattern. The bottom is a blue enamel. Only one flaw I can find is at the very bottom of the vase just next to the base, and very hard to see unless really looking for it. No rusting or discolorations. less