Page 14 - Japanese Art September 2017 New York

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A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL VASES
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Of waisted square-sided form and worked
in colored enamels and gilded wires
with scenes of insects and flowers and
landscapes, the interior with stylized florets
on a white ground the foot and rim with
geometric and floral designs
8 3/4in (22cm) high
US$1,500 - 2,500

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A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL EWER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Hexagonal with tall U-shaped handle and
worked in colored enamels in standard
cloisonné with six recessed side panels of
alternating phoenix and stylized blossom
design, all set within stepped floral borders
repeated on the curved hexagonal spout,
the slightly rounded shoulder and the fitted
lid with a bud finial decorated with flowering
chrysanthemums on a black ground, gilt rims
and base
7 1/2in (19.3cm) high
US$1,000 - 1,500

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