Page 108 - Fine Japanese Art October 28, 2020 Galerie Zacke

102 | ANDO: A FINE CLOISONNE ENAMEL
VASE WITH GRAPES
By the Ando company, signed with the mark of the
Ando company
Japan, first half of 20th century

The large and heavy bulbous vase
decorated with a fine green ground
and worked with silver wire and
musen-shippo (wireless technique)
with yellow, green and white enamels
to depict a leafy grapevine. The rim
on the mouth and base applied
with silver, the latter houses the
Ando company mark.
HEIGHT 16.5 cm
WEIGHT 1,687 g
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Private collection,
Geneva, Switzerland
Estimate EUR 1,000
Starting price EUR 500

103 | MASAMITSU: A SILVER, ENAMEL
AND GLASS BOWL
By Masamitsu, signed Masamitsu
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The glass bowl overlaid with extremely fine and incised silver work,
embellished with bright and transparent polychrome enamels,
depicting orchids, butterflies, wisteria and chrysanthemum amid
various other plants. Note the inlaid and enameled silver flower
embedded into the glass at the center of the well. Artist signature
MASAMITSU and hallmark to the base.

DIAMETER 12 cm, HEIGHT 7.3 cm
WEIGHT 200 g
Condition: Fine condition with some losses and minor dents.
Provenance: English private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,500
Starting price EUR 750

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