Page 77 - Fine Japanese Art November 29, 2019 Galerie Zacke

63 | ADACHI KINJIRO:
A PAIR OF SMALL
CLOISONNÉ VASES
By Adachi Kinjiro, marked Adachi
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Each vase baluster-shaped and
decorated with silver wire and colored
enamels on a fine turquoise-green
ground and depicting a bluebird
perched on a branch of a blossoming
cherry tree.

HEIGHT each 12 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Expected surface wear and
imperfections.
Provenance: Austrian private collection
acquired at the local Viennese art
market.
Auction comparison: For another vase
by the same artist see Bonhams, Fine
Japanese Art, 19 March 2012, New
York, lot 2395.
Estimate EUR 600,-
Starting price EUR 300,-

62 | A PAIR OF SMALL CLOISONNÉ VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Each vase baluster-shaped and decorated with silver wire and colored enamels
on a midnight blue ground and depicting a sparrow in flight amongst wisteria and
iris blossoms.
HEIGHT each 12 cm 64 | A CLOISONNÉ ‘DRAGON’ BOWL
Condition: Miniscule surface wear. Very good condition. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Provenance: Austrian private collection acquired at the local Viennese art market.
Estimate EUR 600,- The midnight blue bowl with two three-clawed dragons coiled along the sides.
Starting price EUR 300,- The lip and foot rim each with a finely executed lappet border.
DIAMETER 12.5 cm
Condition: Superb condition with only minor wear and little verdigris.
Provenance: From an old French private collection.

Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-

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