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97 | TAKAHARA: A FINE CLOISONNÉ BOX
AND COVER WITH A DRAGON
By Takahara Komakichi / Komajiro, signed Takahara zo
Japan, late 19th century

The box of rectangular form with four lobed feet, the cover
showing a sinuously coiled dragon within a rectangular lobed
reserve surrounded by various flowers in bright enamels, the
sides decorated with flowers, geometric borders and swirls of
gilt wire, which are found on the corners of the cover as well. The
gilt brass interior with fine incision work in kebori and katakiri
depicting cranes and iris. Signed on the inside TAKAHARA zo
(made by).

SIZE 5.2 x 11.2 cm
WEIGHT 514.2 g
Condition: Excellent, near-mint condition with only very few minor
traces of wear, particularly to the inside.
Provenance: German private collection.

Estimate EUR 1,000
Starting price EUR 500

98 | ANDO JUBEI:
A LOBED CLOISONNÉ VASE
WITH AN EAGLE
By the Ando company, signed with the Ando company mark
Japan, Nagoya, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The six-lobed vase with a short concave neck and a slightly
tapered body, depicting an eagle perched on a craggy rock in
front of a blooming tree above flowers and bamboo. The other
side shows a smaller and less dense composition of leafy iris
flowers. Finely executed lappet borders above the foot and below
the rim. Ando company mark to the base.
HEIGHT 18.2 cm
WEIGHT 234 g

Condition: The enamels in excellent condition with only minor
wear and microscopic pitting, the lip with minor wear and the
foot ring with extensive wear and minor verdigris as well as
warping. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,000
Starting price EUR 500

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