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Japanese Cloisonné Vase, Tamura Yukio, Showa Period.
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Japanese Cloisonné Vase, Tamura Yukio, Showa Period.

1940 - 1960
Description

Japanese cloisonné vase by Tamura Yukio (1933-2009), Showa Period. The tall, conical shaped vase, worked in both musen and yusen shippo, with flowering plants. The enamel dripping, revealing the speckled gilt metal base of the vase, which is in turn covered in clear enamel.

Contained in the original tomabako.

Height – 31 cm, 12 1/8”

Diameter – 12.5 cm, 4 7/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase to the 1950s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09325562
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 50-75 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Calligraphy and red artist seal on the original wooden storage box.
Fine brass wirework outlining the flower heads: mid-20th century Japanese cloisonné technique.
Controlled drip glaze over a speckled ground: typical post-war Showa studio design.
Darkened metal rim and foot showing gentle surface age.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1189366
Description
Japanese cloisonné vase by Tamura Yukio (1933-2009), Showa Period. The tall, conical shaped vase, worked in both musen and yusen shippo, with flowering plants.
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The enamel dripping, revealing the speckled gilt metal base of the vase, which is in turn covered in clear enamel.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Contained in the original tomabako.

Height – 31 cm, 12 1/8”

Diameter – 12.5 cm, 4 7/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09325562
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 50-75 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Calligraphy and red artist seal on the original wooden storage box.
Fine brass wirework outlining the flower heads: mid-20th century Japanese cloisonné technique.
Controlled drip glaze over a speckled ground: typical post-war Showa studio design.
Darkened metal rim and foot showing gentle surface age.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1189366
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box.
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Archive I A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box.

Japanese Cloisonné Vase, Tamura Yukio, Showa Period.

Archive II A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View II
Archive III A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View III
Archive IV A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View IV
Archive V A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View V
Archive VI A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View VI
Archive VII A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View VII
Archive VIII A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View VIII
Archive IX A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View IX
Archive X A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View X
Archive XI A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View XI
Archive XII A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View XII
Archive XIII A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box. View XIII
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A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box.
Japanese cloisonné vase, Tamura Yukio, Showa Period.
Ref: SA1189366
A tall Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase with a flared rim, displaying a pink flower motif on a beige background next to its wooden box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleShowa Period
  • MaterialCloisonne Enamel, Copper, Wood
  • ColourBeige
  • MotifsFlared rim, Floral motif, Wirework enamel, Drip effect base
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in)

This Japanese cloisonne enamel vase dates from the Showa Period and comes with its original wooden tomobako box. The tall, conical shaped body exhibits a flared rim, a beige background colour, and a floral motif featuring a prominent pink flower and other botanical details worked in wirework enamel with a drip effect base. Additional visible details include black calligraphy and red stamps on the wooden box, a speckled gilt metal base revealed by the enamel drip, and delicate vertical gold wire lines near the rim. The piece measures 31 cm high and 12.5 cm wide. Positioned on a sideboard top, this vase adds traditional Japanese craftsmanship and colour to contemporary living spaces. It functions as a decorative display vessel or holds dried stems within a living room, hallway or study. The smooth enamel finish and natural wood grain of the storage box bring textural variety to interior surfaces while maintaining a classic aesthetic.

FAQs

Japanese cloisonne, known locally as shippo-yaki, evolved significantly during the Showa period (19261989), combining traditional enamelling techniques with modern decorative aesthetics and studio craft innovations.

Artisans craft cloisonne by attaching thin metal wires onto a metal vessel base to form delicate patterns, which are subsequently filled with coloured glass enamels, fired in a kiln, and polished to a smooth finish.

Authentic pieces display precise wirework, smooth polished vitreous surfaces without pitting, artist marks or maker signatures, and frequently retain their original signed wooden storage box, known as a tomobako.

Position the vase on a sleek sideboard, bookshelf, or mantelpiece as a focal accent, pairing its subtle tones with minimalist wood furniture or modern architectural elements.

Dust the surface gently using a dry microfibre cloth and avoid water immersion, abrasive polish, or exposure to sudden temperature fluctuations, which can crack the enamel surface.
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