Beautiful Japanese Antique (Early 20thc) Cloisonné (Shippo) ‘Floral’ Jewellery Box

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Striking Japanese antique (early 20thC) cloisonné (shippo) jewellery box, the lid profusely decorated in a vibrant floral design. 17.5cm wide x 9.5cm deep x 4cm high, weight 700g.

Excellent condition.

Cloisonné is a decorative art technique involving metalwork and enamel work. Metal wire is soldered to a metal base, creating designs and cellular spaces. These spaces or "cloisons" (a French word meaning ‘compartment’) are filled with enamel paste. The production of Japanese cloisonné enamels had, by the end of the 19th century, become one of the country's most successful forms of manufacture and export.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

17.5cm (6.89")

Depth

9.5cm (3.74")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1201820

Dealers Internal Reference

AD1352

Description

Striking Japanese antique (early 20thC) cloisonné (shippo) jewellery box, the lid profusely decorated in a vibrant floral design. 17.5cm wide x 9.5cm deep x 4cm high, weight 700g.

Excellent condition.

Cloisonné is a decorative art technique involving metalwork and enamel work. Metal wire is soldered to a metal base, creating designs and cellular spaces. These spaces or "cloisons" (a French word meaning ‘compartment’) are filled with enamel paste.

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The production of Japanese cloisonné enamels had, by the end of the 19th century, become one of the country's most successful forms of manufacture and export.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art