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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jar - Bird & Mosaics. Circa 1880.
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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jar - Bird & Mosaics. Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jar with Bird and Mosaics. Circa 1880. Spectacular Decoration.

High-quality cloisonné with skilled brass wire work and multi- coloured enamels. Body is decorated with elaborate and complex geometric shapes and stylised flowers formed into multi-patterned mosaics. Central decorations with Bird, Foliage, Flowers and Mount Fuji. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the cloisonne structure. The lid similarly profusely decorated with geometric shapes and stylised water droplets Particularly fine early Japanese cloisonne work with full spectrum of coloured enamels in white / ivory, light blue, light green, reds and yellow. Superb quality (please note condition). A superb decorative piece.

Condition: Slight bruise and indentation to lower side with some enamel loss and repair (see photos). The jar is fixed (glued) to the base with a central hole (former lamp). Exceptional quality of enameling work, with vivid array of colours.

Dimensions (approx):

Height = 31 cm

Diameter = 19.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Ginger Jar to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238272
Dealers Internal Reference
D:09099
Description
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jar with Bird and Mosaics. Circa 1880. Spectacular Decoration.

High-quality cloisonné with skilled brass wire work and multi- coloured enamels.

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Body is decorated with elaborate and complex geometric shapes and stylised flowers formed into multi-patterned mosaics.
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Central decorations with Bird, Foliage, Flowers and Mount Fuji. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the cloisonne structure. The lid similarly profusely decorated with geometric shapes and stylised water droplets Particularly fine early Japanese cloisonne work with full spectrum of coloured enamels in white / ivory, light blue, light green, reds and yellow. Superb quality (please note condition). A superb decorative piece.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Japanese cloisonne enamel ginger jar featuring a patterned mosaic design and a colourful bird among floral motifs.
fig 1. Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jar - Bird & Mosaics. Circa 1880.

Condition: Slight bruise and indentation to lower side with some enamel loss and repair (see photos). The jar is fixed (glued) to the base with a central hole (former lamp). Exceptional quality of enameling work, with vivid array of colours.

Dimensions (approx):

Height = 31 cm

Diameter = 19.5 cm

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Ginger Jar to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238272
Dealers Internal Ref
D:09099
Dragoncharger Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024

Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century Japanese cloisonne enamel ginger jar featuring a patterned mosaic design and a colourful bird among floral motifs.

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jar - Bird & Mosaics. Circa 1880.

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A nineteenth-century Japanese cloisonne enamel ginger jar featuring a patterned mosaic design and a colourful bird among floral motifs.
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jar - Bird & Mosaics. Circa 1880.
Ref: SA1238272
A nineteenth-century Japanese cloisonne enamel ginger jar featuring a patterned mosaic design and a colourful bird among floral motifs.
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  • ObjectDecorative Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialEnamel, Brass, Copper
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsBird motif, Geometric mosaic, Floral patterns, Cloisonne wirework
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 19.5 cm (8 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

This Japanese cloisonne enamel ginger jar dates from the Meiji period around 1880. Constructed from copper and brass with multicoloured enamels, the surface displays an array of white, light blue, light green, red, and yellow tones within elaborate geometric mosaics, floral patterns, and a central bird motif, complemented by a domed, profusely decorated lid. A slight bruise and indentation to the lower side exhibits enamel loss and repair, while the jar is fixed with glue to a dark wooden stand featuring curved feet, with a central hole indicating former lamp use. Standing at 31 cm high by 19.5 cm wide and 19.5 cm deep, this decorative vessel makes an impressive display piece. It sits suitably atop a sideboard in an English Country House setting, adding historical character and rich colour to a traditional interior.

FAQs

Cloisonne is a traditional enamelling technique where metal strips or wires are attached to a base to create intricate patterns. During the late nineteenth-century Meiji period, Japanese artisans developed advanced enamelling methods to produce vibrant, highly detailed decorative vessels for global markets.

These vessels are built upon a metal base, typically copper or brass. Thin wire strips are applied to form distinct compartments, which are filled with coloured enamel pastes before being fired, smoothed, and polished to a flat, glossy finish.

Authentic Meiji period cloisonne displays fine metal wirework, detailed geometric or nature-inspired imagery, and a ground finish free of synthetic resins. Age-appropriate oxidisation on exposed metal trims and base rims is also characteristic.

A cloisonne jar works well as a focal accent on a sideboard, console table, or within a styled bookcase. Pairing the vibrant pattern with neutral backdrops or dark wood surfaces allows the intricate enamelling to contrast effectively.

Dust the item regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using liquid cleaners, abrasive polishes, or submerging the piece in water, as moisture can affect raw metal edges or corrode underlying brass and copper bases.
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