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Masterpiece Japanese Totai Shippo Vase. Cloisonne Tree Bark - Dragon. Circa 1890. Signed.
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Masterpiece Japanese Totai Shippo Vase. Cloisonne Tree Bark - Dragon. Circa 1890. Signed.

19th century
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Rare Masterpiece Japanese Totai Shippo Vase. Cloisonne Tree Bark, with Dragon. Circa 1890. Signed (underside of base).

The creativity and artwork is superlative, and of the highest artisan quality. Extremely rare. Finely rendered in the Totai Shippo technique on porcelain. Superbly decorated with an extremely fine Dragon rendition.

An extremely difficult process with superb workmanship and superb rich colours and beautiful contrast. The underside in original black lacquer (and signed). Superb porcelain vessel, with fine Cloisonné work incorporating Traditional Japanese Urushi Lacquer.

*Sugar Bowl and Sake /Teapot by same maker also for sale.

Condition: Urushi lacquer work and porcelain in excellent condition. Please note the lid is missing.

[Display stand not included].

Dimensions:

Height = 17.5 cm

Width = 17.5 cm (across handles)

Depth = 13.5 cm (widest bowl diameter)

*Totai shippo, meaning "body cloisonné," is a Japanese ceramic technique where urushi lacquer cloisonne decoration is applied to a ceramic or porcelain base. This difficult technique was developed around 1868 by Sukamoto Kaisuke. Totai shippo or “Tree-bark” cloisonne is relatively fragile due to the delicate multi-layering and surfacing technique.

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Totai Shippo Vase to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1209127
Dealers Internal Reference
D:06017
Description
Rare Masterpiece Japanese Totai Shippo Vase. Cloisonne Tree Bark, with Dragon. Circa 1890. Signed (underside of base).

The creativity and artwork is superlative, and of the highest artisan quality. Extremely rare. Finely rendered in the Totai Shippo technique on porcelain. Superbly decorated with an extremely fine Dragon rendition.

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An extremely difficult process with superb workmanship and superb rich colours and beautiful contrast.
Dragoncharger Antiques

The underside in original black lacquer (and signed). Superb porcelain vessel, with fine Cloisonné work incorporating Traditional Japanese Urushi Lacquer.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles.
fig 1. Masterpiece Japanese Totai Shippo Vase. Cloisonne Tree Bark - Dragon. Circa 1890. Signed.

Sugar Bowl and Sake /Teapot by same maker also for sale.

Condition: Urushi lacquer work and porcelain in excellent condition. Please note the lid is missing.

[Display stand not included].

Dimensions:

Height = 17.5 cm

fig 2. A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles.
fig 2. Masterpiece Japanese Totai Shippo Vase. Cloisonne Tree Bark - Dragon. Circa 1890. Signed.

Width = 17.5 cm (across handles)

Depth = 13.5 cm (widest bowl diameter)

Totai shippo, meaning "body cloisonné," is a Japanese ceramic technique where urushi lacquer cloisonne decoration is applied to a ceramic or porcelain base. This difficult technique was developed around 1868 by Sukamoto Kaisuke. Totai shippo or “Tree-bark” cloisonne is relatively fragile due to the delicate multi-layering and surfacing technique.

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Totai Shippo Vase to the 1890s.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209127
Dealers Internal Ref
D:06017
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 Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles.

Masterpiece Japanese Totai Shippo Vase. Cloisonne Tree Bark - Dragon. Circa 1890. Signed.

Archive II A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles. View X
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A nineteenth-century Japanese Totai Shippo ceramic vase featuring a textured tree-bark ground decorated with a dragon motif and twin handles.
Masterpiece Japanese Totai Shippo Vase. Cloisonne Tree Bark - Dragon. Circa 1890. Signed.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialCeramic, Enamel, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDragon motif, Tree bark texture, Twin handles, Carved wooden stand
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 17.5 cm (7 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

This Japanese Totai Shippo vase dates from the Meiji period around 1890 and is executed in ceramic, enamel, and wood with a dark brown colour. The piece takes the form of a ceramic vessel finished in a textured tree-bark ground incorporating traditional Japanese urushi lacquer, decorated with a fine dragon motif and fitted with twin scrolled handles and a scalloped, flared rim. The underside of the base bears an original black lacquer finish with a signature, and the vessel rests on a carved wooden stand with curved feet and openwork floral detailing. Measuring 17.5 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, and 13.5 cm deep, this item suits placement on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library. It brings historical Asian artistry into a domestic interior as a decorative display object.

FAQs

Totai Shippo refers to a specialized Japanese enamelware technique developed during the late Meiji period where cloisonne decoration is applied onto an earthenware or ceramic body rather than a standard metal core, frequently featuring a textured tree bark effect.

These pieces typically feature a stoneware or terracotta ceramic body coated with a textured dark enamel ground, framed by fine cloisonne wires, and detailed with vitreous enamel glazes.

Authentic late nineteenth-century examples feature detailed wire work, a distinctive textured ground resembling natural tree bark, a ceramic interior rather than metal, and often marked or signed bases.

Positioned on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or console table, an earthenware cloisonne vessel serves as a rich tactile accent that complements dark timber furniture and curated antique displays.

Clean gently using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth to remove dust from the textured surface, avoiding liquids, submersions, or abrasive detergents that could damage the delicate enamel work.
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