As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912 cloisonné enamel koro, the koro firmly attributed to the highly regarded artist Honda Yosaburo, a well known artist who rather frustratingly rarely signed his work, perhaps he was manufacturing for a commission or presentation as was often the case, regardless of lack of signature the piece certainly does not lack stature and quality, the wire work is exceptional and finished in painstaking detail throughout, the boldly decorated body stands upon three gilt legs and is predominantly decorated in stylized flora and gilt wire butterflies upon a blood red enamel, three main vignettes each decorated with creatures including a dragon, lion dog and Phoenix ,the lappets to the neck and lid are exquisitely detailed, the interior has been counter enameled in a green lava type of technique and bears an old collectors label , the lid surmounted by a Namikawa style gilded chrysanthemum finial , a fine quality example for your cloisonne enamel or Japanese works of art collection .
Condition report :
The Koro is in very good condition throughout .
Approximate sizes :
Height : 5 1/4" 13.5cm
Width : 4 3/4" 12 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA800744
Dealers Notes
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912 cloisonné enamel koro, the koro firmly attributed to the highly regarded artist Honda Yosaburo, a well known artist who rather frustratingly rarely signed his work, perhaps he was manufacturing for a commission or presentation as was often the case, regardless of lack of signature the piece certainly does not lack stature and quality, the wire work is exceptional and finished in painstaking detail throughout, the boldly decorated body stands upon three gilt legs and is predominantly decorated in stylized flora and gilt wire butterflies upon a blood red enamel, three main vignettes each decorated with creatures including a dragon, lion dog and Phoenix ,the lappets to the neck and lid are exquisitely detailed, the interior has been counter enameled in a green lava type of technique and bears an old collectors label , the lid surmounted by a Namikawa style gilded chrysanthemum finial , a fine quality example for your cloisonne enamel or Japanese works of art collection .
fig 1. Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Globular Koro by Honda Yosaburo
Condition report :
The Koro is in very good condition throughout .
Approximate sizes :
Height : 5 1/4" 13.5cm
Width : 4 3/4" 12 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA800744
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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