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1017
A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL VASE
Taisho era (1912-1926), early 20th century
Worked in colored enamels in standard and
musen cloisonné techniques and silver wires
with angel fish against a green ground
1017 6 3/8in (16.2cm) high
US$800 - 1,200
1018
A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL TRAY
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The kidney-shaped tray decorated in
colored enamels and silver wires with
herons amongst irises below a cluster of
chrysanthemums against a light-blue ground,
the reverse with butterflies amongst flowering
vines
9 5/8 x 11 3/4in (24.5 x 30cm)

US$3,500 - 4,500

1019
A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL TRAY
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Decorated with a scene of courtiers in a well-
appointed interior alarmed by a broken vessel
containing coins and auspicious treasures,
worked in colored enamels, aventurine and
1018 silver and gilt wires, the border decorated
with floral garlands, the reverse with a central
panel of jewels bordering the character sho
and encircled by concentric floral rings and
stylized clouds
12 x 11 15/16in (30.6 x 30.4cm)

US$3,000 - 5,000

1019

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