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1005
A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL INCENSE
BURNER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The compressed ovoid vessel worked in
colored enamels and gold and silver wire in
musen and standard enamels on a mottled
mustard-yellow ground with the 12 animals
of the zodiac, the gilt-silver cover carved with
clouds in relief and open work
3in (7.6cm) high
US$3,000 - 5,000
1006
A LARGE CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL BOX
AND COVER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Decorated on the exterior with quail,
sparrows, and butterflies among blossoming
flowers, the borders with a dense design
of phoenix in clouds and geometric floral
patterns, the foot with a stiff leaf band
and a variety of flower blossoms, the
interior decorated with a goose in flight
above morning glories with lotus blossoms 1005
and a basket of fruit and butterflies on a
background of light blue, all worked in
colored enamels and gold wire, the mounts
gilt
9 3/4in (24.7cm) diameter; 3 3/8in (8.6cm)
high
US$3,500 - 4,500
1006
FINE JAPANESE ART | 7
