Spectacular and rare Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Bowl, made in Nagoya circa 1860 - late Edo period. Attributed to Kaji Tsunekichi * (1803–83) who was responsible for the renaissance of Japanese cloisonne.Extremely high-quality cloisonné with brass wire and various coloured enamels. The enamel decoration ''minitiarised'' and of similar scale to the finest of cloisonne-enamel ''ojime'' detailed bead work.Body is decorated mainly with patterns of Karakusa foliage and Kiku flowers. Circular-shaped panels surrounding the lid and bowl, filled with traditional Japanese geometrical patterns of: Kojitsunagi, Shippo, Asanoha. Foot and pedestal fully decorated with cloud motif. This is a very rare item of finest detail and museum quality. Superb.Condition: Excellent (no dents or losses).Dimensions (approx):Height = 5.5cmDiameter = 34cm* In the 1830s, Kaji Tsunekichi of Nagoya obtained a piece of Cloisonné enamel and deconstructed it in order to examine how it had been ma...