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A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL KOGO (INCENSE CONTAINER) AND A
CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL VASE
The first by Inaba Shichiho (1850-1931), Meiji era (1868-1912), late
19th century
The first, circular and worked in colored enamels and gilt wire with
a stand of blossoming flowers among rocks against a blue ground
with cloisons of maple leaves, signed on the underside with the mark
of the Inaba Workshop; the second decorated with a pair of deer
among scattered maple leaves in polychrome enamels and silver wire
against a teal-blue ground
2 7/8in (7.2cm) diameter; 4 3/4in (12cm) high
US$1,200 - 1,800
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A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL BOX
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Rectangular with beveled corners and raised on four short gilt
supports etched with floral scrolls, decorated in colored enamels
in standard cloisonné with scattered chrysanthemum blossoms
repeated on the fitted lid with canted edges, all silhouetted against a
rich brown ground, the underside applied with turquoise enamel, gilt
interior
4 x 4 7/8 x 3in (10 x 12.3 x 7.5cm)
US$2,000 - 3,000
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A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL VASE
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The flattened ovoid vase decorated with three serpentine dragons
worked in colored enamels and silver wires, the jewels, claws, teeth
and eyes worked in transparent colored enamels over silver foil, all
against a light blue ground; silvered mounts
9 3/4in (24.7cm) high
US$1,500 - 2,500
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