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ANTIQUE #SA1111126

Late Edo Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1860.

£950    $1,301    €1,092
Late Edo Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1860.
 
Superbly and finely decorated with brocades, stylised waves, mosaic crosshatching and Chinese grasses. High-quality cloisonné with tight brass wire work and multi- coloured enamels. Body is decorated mainly with patterns of Karakusa flowers and geometrical patterns. Top rim decorated with cloud motif with red enamel. The dark green enamel is unique to this era and came about through a botched attempt at recreating the turquoise blue of Ming Dynasty cloisonné. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the enamel in early Japanese cloisonne work. Attributed to Kaji Tsunekichi (1803–83) with fine wire work and enamelling technique of the period.
 
Condition: Excellent condition, form and good circular shape. Very rare item of museum quality. Possibly signed on base (red mark) with original sales labels.
 
Dimensions: Height = 8.5cm; Diameter = 15cm (approx).
 
* In the 1830s, Kaji Tsunekichi of Nagoya o...
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