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Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Temple Water Dispenser - Dragon. 60cm. Circa 1880.
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Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Temple Water Dispenser - Dragon. 60cm. Circa 1880.

19th century
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Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Temple Water Dispenser - Dragon. Circa 1880.

Incredibly rare Temple Water Dispenser unusually rendered with Japanese cloisonne enamel (normally in plain bronze or copper finish). Decorated in deep green, blue, red and pink enamels with two ferocious-looking dragons contesting the sacred pearl of wisdom among stylised clouds and water. Panels of blossoms and grasses over brocade pattern ground completing the battlescene (unsigned). Superb.

Condition: Excellent condition with minor enamel losses, and retaining spherical shape without dents. An early and rare Japanese cloisonne piece of the highest craftsmanship for the era. Museum quality. High quality display stand included (circa 1880, with finely carved Dragon decoration).

Dimensions:

Height = 60cm

Width = 60cm (across handles)

Depth = 50cm (including spout).

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Water Dispenser to the 1880s.

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SA1144416
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D:00649
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Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Temple Water Dispenser - Dragon. Circa 1880.
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Incredibly rare Temple Water Dispenser unusually rendered with Japanese cloisonne enamel (normally in plain bronze or copper finish).
Dragoncharger Antiques

Decorated in deep green, blue, red and pink enamels with two ferocious-looking dragons contesting the sacred pearl of wisdom among stylised clouds and water. Panels of blossoms and grasses over brocade pattern ground completing the battlescene (unsigned). Superb.

fig 1. A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base.
fig 1. Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Temple Water Dispenser - Dragon. 60cm. Circa 1880.

Condition: Excellent condition with minor enamel losses, and retaining spherical shape without dents. An early and rare Japanese cloisonne piece of the highest craftsmanship for the era. Museum quality. High quality display stand included (circa 1880, with finely carved Dragon decoration).

Dimensions:

Height = 60cm

Width = 60cm (across handles)

Depth = 50cm (including spout).

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Water Dispenser to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144416
Dealers Internal Ref
D:00649
Dragoncharger Antiques
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A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base.
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Archive I A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base.

Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Temple Water Dispenser - Dragon. 60cm. Circa 1880.

Archive II A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View II
Archive III A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View X
Archive XI A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View XI
Archive XII A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View XII
Archive XIII A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base. View XIII
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A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base.
Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Temple Water Dispenser - Dragon. 60cm. Circa 1880.
Ref: SA1144416
A large Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel water dispenser decorated with a dragon above sea waves, featuring twin handles, a lower spout, and a pedestal base.
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A Meiji period cloisonne water dispenser is a late 19th-century Japanese decorative vessel crafted by soldering fine metal wires to a base container, creating cells that are filled with vitreous enamel pastes before firing.

These vessels are typically constructed from a copper or brass body, detailed with brass or silver cloisons (wires) to outline the design, and filled with coloured mineral enamel glazes.

Authentic Meiji period examples display precise wirework, dense multi-coloured enamel paste, polished surfaces with minimal pitting, and classic traditional motifs including dragons, waves, and floral scrolls.

Position the vessel on a solid sideboard or console table as a central decorative accent, set against neutral backgrounds to highlight the detailed enamel decoration and vibrant glazes.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, water immersion, or abrasives that could degrade the enamel glaze or oxidise the exposed wirework.
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