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Two cloisonne vases each featuring a landscape scene.

Two cloisonne vases each featuring a landscape scene.

Object No. A4262-47

Vases (2), cloisonne, maker unknown, Japan, 1875-1950

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Summary

Physical Description

A pair of cloisonne vases with small circular openings at the top expanding into a bulbous shaped body that tapers towards the circular foot at the base of each vase. There is a cloisonne scene on either side of each vase. The scene on one side of the vase features sprays of flowers growing from the ground within a circular border. The other side depicts a scene featuring flowers and part of a maple tree within a circular border. Next to this within a leaf shaped border is an image of a blossoming tree branch with flowers below. Decorating the background of each vase are engraved iridescent blue floral motifs.

DIMENSIONS

Height

100 mm

Diameter

80 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

The vases were made in Japan between 1875 and 1950.

SOURCE

Acquisition Date

3 March 1947

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