{"title":"Cloisonné Enamel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA curated selection of Japanese cloisonné from the Meiji period. Each piece is chosen for its refinement, artistry, and enduring value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vases-by-hayashi-chuzo-kodenji-workshop-meiji-period","title":"A Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases by Hayashi Chūzō (Kodenji Workshop) Meiji Period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined pair of slender ovoid cloisonné vases worked in silver wire and shaded polychrome enamels, each decorated with tall iris blooms in white, violet, and lilac, surrounded by fine grasses and red daisies on a deep midnight-blue ground with a mirror-polish finish. The reverse with a delicate single floral sprig.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied with copper rims and silvered feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bases signed with the impressed mark of Hayashi Chūzō (Kodenji workshop).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good, minor wear to the base rims as expected with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56023339270475,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1501.jpg?v=1764639558"},{"product_id":"a-rare-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-chargers-with-white-cranes-meiji-period-late-19th-century","title":"A Rare Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Chargers with White Cranes Meiji Period, Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly decorative and finely enamelled pair of Japanese cloisonné chargers, each worked in intricate silver wire and rich polychrome enamels on a emerald-green ground. One charger depicts two white cranes in flight amidst bamboo and flowering branches; the other shows a crane by a stream, surrounded by morning glories and auspicious flora. Both are framed by elaborate navy, red, and white stylised borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding example of Meiji-period craftsmanship, with elegant symmetry and refined detail throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good overall. Surface wear and pitting consistent with age. Minor crazing as visible in photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56023364108619,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1506.jpg?v=1764640208"},{"product_id":"namikawa-sosuke-1847-1910-of-tokyo-after-a-design-by-watanabe-seitei-1851-1918","title":"NAMIKAWA SOSUKE (1847–1910) OF TOKYO AFTER A DESIGN BY WATANABE SEITEI (1851–1918)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNAMIKAWA SOSUKE (1847–1910) OF TOKYO AFTER A DESIGN BY WATANABE SEITEI (1851–1918)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Cloisonné-Enamel Kidney-shaped Tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiji era (1868–1912), late 19th\/early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely worked in coloured enamels and musen (‘wireless’) and standard cloisonné techniques with silver and gold wires with a pair of doves, on a greyish-brown ground gradually becoming lighter in shade towards the top, signed and sealed Seitei for the design, the rims of gilt, the reverse with a continuous design of stylised birds, flowers and roundels in pale turquoise, ivory and celadon enamels, outlined in fine gold wires against a dark brown ground, signed with the Sakigake mark of Namikawa Sosuke. 23.5cm x 30cm (9¼in x 11¾in). (2).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn very good condition. Small restoration near to the bottom rim. No structural cracks or losses. Minor expected surface wear to the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56023446126923,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/Photoroom_20251202_015302.jpg?v=1764642221"},{"product_id":"a-fine-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vases-attributed-to-honda-yasaburo-nagoya-meiji-era","title":"A Fine pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburō, Nagoya, Meiji era","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach of baluster form, worked in polychrome enamels and silver wire on a mottled dark-brown enamel ground, the front cartouches decorated with hō-ō (phoenix) amid scrolling foliage on pale reserves, framed by pendant tassels, the shoulders with formal lotus-lappet borders, the upper sections with butterflies and chrysanthemum sprays on a pale-blue ground. The interiors and recessed bases enamelled green, the rims in gilt metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize: H-19 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn good condition commensurate with age. No damage or restoration observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56037551964491,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1783.jpg?v=1764806880"},{"product_id":"a-exceptional-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-vases-in-the-manner-of-namikawa-sosuke","title":"A Exceptional Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases in the Manner of Namikawa Sōsuke","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA superb pair of Japanese silver-wire cloisonné enamel vases in the manner of Namikawa Sōsuke. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn baluster shape finely worked in silver wire and enamel, depicting a white-eye bird (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003emejiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e) perched delicately among flowering plum branches, rendered against a rare and elegant soft grey enamel ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe pictorial composition is defined by restrained asymmetry and painterly enamel shading, characteristic of Tokyo cloisonné aesthetics at the turn of the century. The subtle transitions of colour and the fine silver-wire delineation reflect a masterful level of craftsmanship and a strong artistic influence from Sōsuke’s celebrated studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe mouth and foot in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003egilt copper rims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and its is bordered with narrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003esilver-wire geometric bands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: approx. 15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: In good condition commensurate with age No restoration, enamel loss, or structural issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: Private collection, United Kingdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn elegant and finely executed pair, remarkable for their subtle colouration, soft ground tone, and confident attribution to the Tokyo school of cloisonné artistry. A rare and desirable acquisition for collectors of refined Meiji-period enamels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56038079398219,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1831.jpg?v=1764808783"},{"product_id":"a-fine-pair-of-japanese-silver-wire-cloisonne-vases-with-sparrows-and-blossoms","title":"A Fine Pair of Japanese Silver-Wire Cloisonné Vases with Sparrows and Blossoms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined pair of slender ovoid vases, worked in silver-wire cloisonné (yūsen-jippō) on a smooth, even midnight-blue ground of exceptional clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach vase is decorated with sparrows in flight among flowering branches, the blossoms painted in soft rose and ivory tones and outlined with extremely fine silver wire. The foliage is rendered with naturalistic shading, giving the composition a sense of lightness and seasonal freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse of each vase bears small sprigs of wildflowers, executed with quiet elegance and subtle asymmetry — a hallmark of late-Meiji Kyoto workshop aesthetics. The rims and bases are fitted with their original gilt-copper mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSize: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eheight 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition. No chips, cracks, bruises, or restoration. Enamel surfaces are clean, glossy, and even, with only gentle natural age to the mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56075907531083,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1951.jpg?v=1765324724"},{"product_id":"a-fine-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-vases-with-white-peonies-by-ando","title":"A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases with White Peonies by Ando","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases with White Peonies by Ando\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLate Meiji or early Taisho period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAn elegant pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003etapered cylindrical form with rounded shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, each finely decorated with white peony blossoms in full bloom, surrounded by buds and delicately shaded green foliage. The designs are executed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eyūsen (wired) cloisonné\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, using exceptionally fine gold wires to outline every petal, stem, and leaf. The motifs are set against a smooth turquoise enamel ground, polished to a mirror-like finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEach vase is mounted with a white metal rims and foot, the bottom features a green enamel base bearing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAndo Company’s\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003emark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e: 15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e: Excellent throughout. No damage, no chips, and no restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA refined and decorative pair, perfect for display or a serious Japanese cloisonné collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56075925356875,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1801.jpg?v=1765325305"},{"product_id":"a-fine-antique-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vase-by-ando","title":"A FINE ANTIQUE JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE BY ANDO","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE JAPANESE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCLOISONNE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ENAMEL \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVASE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e BY ANDO JUBEI. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTaisho period.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA elegant and attractive cloisonné enamel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003evase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Ando Jubei, decorated with shaded black enamels and silver wire with a large central stem bearing a black rose in full bloom against shadowy leaves, a rose bud and a butterfly to the sides, all on a pale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003epink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ground, silver mounts, with impressed Ando marks to the bottom and silver mark to the foot mount . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize: 16.5 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ediameter to the bottom 8 cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56075934564683,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1933.jpg?v=1765325650"},{"product_id":"a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vase-with-dragon-and-waves-signed-kumeno-teitaro","title":"A Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Dragon and Waves, Signed Kumeno Teitaro","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Dragon and Waves, Signed Kumeno Teitaro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeiji Period (c. 1910–1920)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: 18 cm Width: 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA superb Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of baluster form, decorated with a dramatic scene of a dragon emerging from stylised crashing waves and ascending through mist and swirling clouds. The surface is worked entirely in yusen (wired) cloisonné, using exceptionally fine silver wires to articulate every detail of the dragon’s sinuous body, the foam of the sea, and the flowing vapours above, all set over a radiant silver foil ground (ginbari) that imbues the surface with a shimmering luminosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe dragon is executed in richly translucent enamels of emerald green, turquoise, cobalt blue, and ochre, with precisely segmented scales, claws, and flame-like tendrils that demonstrate both technical precision and artistic sensitivity. The background is particularly striking: beginning at the base with silvery white surf overlaid on ginbari, the colour gradates upward through soft celadon and coral pink, culminating in a deep, glowing crimson at the shoulder and neck. This masterful use of colour and foil creates a dynamic visual depth that shifts beautifully with the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe vase is fitted with a shakudō mouth ring—providing a bold, dark contrast to the brightness of the enamel. The base is mounted with a gilt metal foot rim and bears an impressed by Kumeno Teitaro signature one of the leading enamel artists of the Nagoya school. Kumeno is celebrated for his painterly compositions, exceptional control of enamel layering, and innovative use of ginbari.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent. No damage or restoration observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56075961172299,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1809.jpg?v=1765327150"},{"product_id":"antique-meiji-japanese-cloisonne-vase-signed-goto-wisteria-swallows","title":"Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Vase – Signed Goto – Wisteria \u0026 Swallows","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA beautifully enamelled Japanese cloisonné vase dating to the Meiji period (1868–1912), signed with the impressed mark 後藤 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e), a known and respected workshop of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis elegant baluster-shaped vase stands 18 cm tall and features a rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003epale yellow enamel ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, decorated in fine silver-wire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eyūsen shippo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e cloisonné technique. The design depicts two swallows—one in flight and one perched—amid trailing wisteria vines in soft purples and greens. The reverse shows blooming irises with delicate stems and foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe rim and foot are finished in gilt bronze, and the overall craftsmanship reflects the refined naturalism and artistic sensibility of the Goto atelier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Meiji Period (c. 1900)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 18 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Yūsen (silver-wire cloisonné)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Impressed mark 後藤 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e) on base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Excellent with no chips, cracks, or restoration. Minor surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e UK private collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a highly decorative and collectible example of Japanese cloisonné from the golden age of Meiji export art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56075969757515,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1817.jpg?v=1765327054"},{"product_id":"a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-birds-and-flora-censer-and-cover-workshop-of-inaba-nanaho","title":"A FINE JAPANESE CLOISONNÉ 'BIRDS AND FLORA' CENSER AND COVER, WORKSHOP OF INABA NANAHO","description":"\u003cp\u003eA FINE JAPANESE CLOISONNÉ 'BIRDS AND FLORA' CENSER AND COVER, WORKSHOP OF INABA NANAHO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Meiji period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated with cartouches depicting various birds and flora, the base with a cartouche inscribed \u003cem\u003eKinkunken jo,\u003c\/em\u003ewith Japanese wood box and a wood stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8cm high, 11cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076088705355,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_2248.jpg?v=1765328919"},{"product_id":"a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-vase-with-bamboo-and-sparrow-attributed-to-ando","title":"A Fine Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Bamboo and Sparrow, Attributed to Ando","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Fine Japanese cloisonné enamel shouldered vase with a long neck, worked in silver wire and musen(wireless)technique. The decoration depicts two bamboo trees and a bird perched on a branch in the foreground, all set against a soft pale-green ground, with a shakudō rim and brass foot. The background bamboo is executed in musen (wireless) technique, demonstrating the artist’s high level of control and subtlety. The composition is closely aligned with designs produced by the Ando Jubei Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Height 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent condition, commensurate with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076102598987,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1906.jpg?v=1765329532"},{"product_id":"a-large-impressive-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vase-with-the-legend-of-momotaro","title":"A Large Impressive Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with the Legend of Momotarō","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with the Legend of Momotarō, Meiji Period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare baluster-form vase worked in silver wire and coloured enamels, depicting Momotarō (the Peach Boy) on his journey with the dog, monkey, and pheasant, against a soft sky-blue ground. The reverse shows waves, birds in flight, and further narrative details. Shakudō-mounted rims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good; minor hairlines to mouth and lower section, barely visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076127273291,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1863.jpg?v=1765330367"},{"product_id":"a-exceptional-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-butterfly-vase","title":"A Exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel butterfly vase.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA Exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel butterfly vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeiji Era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eof ovoid shape , worked in silver wire of a various gauge decorated in coloured cloisonné enamels with a variety of butterflies and moths in flight on a peachy beige background, the neck with bands of interlocking lappets, gilt-copper mounts and foot . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn excellent condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize: H 15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076135235915,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1856.jpg?v=1765330739"},{"product_id":"a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-musen-jippo-vase-attr-gonda-hirosuke","title":"A Fine Japanese Cloisonne enamel musen-jippo Vase attr Gonda Hirosuke.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA Fine Japanese Cloisonne enamel musen-jippo Vase attr Gonda Hirosuke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMeiji period \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e-of a elegant spherical shape decorated with Egret birds in a continuous band, in tones of white on a pink ground applied with a shakudo rim and gilt metal bottom ; the egrets worked in white musen (wireless) enamel plumage, their beaks and eyes subtly highlighted in silver wire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize: H 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076149915979,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1838.jpg?v=1765331039"},{"product_id":"a-fine-cloisonne-enamel-vase-by-the-ando-jubei","title":"A Fine Cloisonné Enamel Vase by the Ando Jubei","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eA Fine Cloisonné Enamel Vase by the Ando Jubei Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eTaishō Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf elegant baluster form, the vase is worked in a soft peach-toned musen enamel, the body displaying a refined wireless technique characteristic of the Ando workshop. A finely rendered temple rises above a dense forest, the trees and architectural details illuminated in vibrant tones of red and yellow beneath a slender silver crescent moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle touches of silver wire articulate the pagoda and foreground elements, creating a delicate contrast against the smooth, mist-like enamel ground. The rims are mounted in age-darkened silver, lending further depth to the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base bears the seal of the Ando Company, confirming production by this celebrated Nagoya workshop, renowned for its mastery of wireless enamelling during the late Meiji and Taishō eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Height 24.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076189466955,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1902.jpg?v=1765332114"},{"product_id":"a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vase-by-gonda-hirosuke","title":"A Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase By Gonda Hirosuke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums and Swallows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eSigned Gonda Hirosuke, Meiji period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf elegant ovoid form with gently waisted neck, the vase is worked in silver-wire (yūsen-jippō) on a luminous turquoise ground. The body is richly decorated with tall sprays of autumn chrysanthemums in shaded enamels of white, plum, ochre and deep red, rising above dense foliage rendered in subtly variegated greens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eAbove, a pair of swallows sweeps across the sky, their wings defined with exceptionally fine wirework and delicate shading that demonstrates the distinctive hand of Gonda Hirosuke, one of the celebrated enamel masters of Nagoya. The interior mouth is gilded, and the mounts are finished in darkened metal, framing the composition with quiet precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base is stamped with the stylised seal of Gonda Hirosuke, confirming the attribution to this important cloisonné artist, known for his vibrant palettes and meticulous botanical rendering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 18 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent condition with no damage or restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076233539915,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1887.jpg?v=1765333748"},{"product_id":"an-exceptional-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vases-with-roosters","title":"An Exceptional Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Roosters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf elegant square-section baluster form, the pair finely worked in silver wire and decorated in richly coloured enamels on a soft turquoise-green ground. Each vase is animated by a strutting rooster, rendered with careful tonal shading to the plumage, set amid bamboo stalks and chrysanthemum blooms — symbols of resilience, longevity, and prosperity in Japanese art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding floral motifs include chrysanthemum heads and seasonal grasses.Bamboo is clearly depicted in the background, reinforcing the autumnal theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vases are finished with shakudō-mounted rims, and retain their original fitted wooden stands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition. No cracks, losses, or restorations observed. Enamels are bright and well preserved, with strong surface gloss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 12 cm (each)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56132391043403,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1956.jpg?v=1765928166"},{"product_id":"a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-kogo-incense-box-attributed-to-namikawa-sosuke-meiji-period","title":"A Fine Japanese Cloisonné-Enamel Kōgō (Incense Box) Attributed to Namikawa Sōsuke.Meiji period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf elegant circular form, the box is finely decorated in cloisonné enamel on a soft bluish-grey ground. The exterior depicts seven egrets gathered among reeds to the lid, with four further egrets continuing the design to the base, creating a continuous and contemplative composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe birds are rendered in white musen (wireless) enamel, their plumage subtly shaded, with delicate silver wire accents defining the beaks and eyes. The box is finished with a neatly applied silver rim, and the interior is fitted with gold-patterned textile lining, typical of high-quality Meiji-period kōgō.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn good condition, consistent with age. Two minor enamel stress lines are visible near the silver rim. No cracks, chips, or restoration observed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56132409983307,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1889.jpg?v=1765928700"},{"product_id":"a-fine-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vases-attributed-to-hayashi-kodenji-meiji-period","title":"A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji.Meiji period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf elegant shouldered, tapering form, each vase worked in fine silver wire and decorated with sparrows in flight above bamboo and wild chrysanthemums, set against a softly toned brownish-grey enamel ground. The composition is delicately balanced, with the birds rendered in animated poses that lend lightness and movement to the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth vases feature a double-walled neck, a technically demanding construction associated with high-quality Meiji cloisonné. The neck and foot rims are finely decorated with stylised yellow and lilac flowerheads reserved against a scrolling cloud-pattern ground, providing refined ornamental contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe restrained palette, subtle shading, and confident silver-wire work are consistent with cloisonné produced in the circle of Hayashi Kodenji, one of the most accomplished workshops of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn good condition, commensurate with age. Minor enamel discolouration to the reverse. No chips, cracks, or restoration observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 11.5 cm (each)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56132418928971,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1928.jpg?v=1765929301"},{"product_id":"a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vase-attributed-to-hayashi-kodenji-meiji-period","title":"A Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kōdenji , Meiji period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf elegant ovoid form, rising from a narrow foot to gently rounded shoulders and a short, slightly flared neck, the vase is finely worked in silver wire cloisonné on a deep midnight-blue ground. The decoration depicts sparrows in flight and alighting among flowering plum branches (ume), the blossoms rendered in delicately shaded white enamels with subtle tonal modulation, accompanied by bamboo issuing from the lower register — a classic seasonal combination symbolising resilience, renewal, and harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is asymmetrically arranged, allowing areas of the rich dark ground to remain visible, enhancing the sense of space and movement characteristic of refined Meiji-period cloisonné. The neck and foot are encircled by finely executed decorative borders, including stylised flowerhead motifs on a scrolling ground, executed with precision and restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior retains its original gilded finish, and the base shows a dark green enamel ground, consistent with workshop practices associated with Hayashi Kōdenji and his circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 18 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good overall condition. Minor surface wear and light age-related handling marks only. No cracks, chips, or restorations observed. 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One vase is decorated with a bird resting on a branch beside delicate blossoms, while the other features trailing foliage with clusters of berries, the compositions balanced yet intentionally varied, creating a harmonious dialogue when viewed together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe birds are finely rendered with subtle shading and careful attention to feather detail, while the branches and leaves are outlined in hair-thin silver wire, demonstrating a high level of technical control. The pale blue ground enhances the quiet, atmospheric quality of the scenes and is characteristic of late Meiji Kyoto work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth vases are finished with copper rims and feet, each decorated with geometric and floral cloisonné borders in muted tones, framing the compositions without overpowering them. The bases retain their original turquoise enamel finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Overall very good condition for the period. Minor surface wear and small areas of enamel variation consistent with age. 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The flowers are rendered with delicate tonal shading and careful wire control, creating depth and movement while maintaining overall harmony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach vase is finished with a dark patinated metal rim and foot, the interiors and bases showing the typical vivid blue enamel of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 17 cm each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent overall condition. No cracks, restoration, or losses observed. 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The flowers are reserved against a rich deep cobalt-blue ground, creating a striking contrast and a strong sense of vertical movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is carefully balanced across the pair, with slight variations in the placement of blooms and foliage, characteristic of high-quality Meiji-period work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood overall condition. Minor surface wear consistent with age. 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Scattered cherry blossom petals drift across the ground, adding a sense of movement and seasonal atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is balanced yet lively, with careful attention to the naturalistic rendering of the insects and subtle tonal gradation within the enamels. 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The rims and feet with geometric and floral borders in rich burgundy, black, and silver tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 30.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent overall condition, with only very minor surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisite pair, combining restrained form with lyrical composition, clearly reflecting the influence and aesthetic of Namikawa Sōsuke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56205841236299,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/FullSizeRender_5bcd7ec9-df3f-4af3-a829-cf0b9d55a095.jpg?v=1767231737"},{"product_id":"a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vase-taisho-period","title":"A Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase. 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Before enamelling, the copper body was entirely covered with thousands of minute, deliberate punch marks (fish-roe ground). When the translucent emerald enamel was fired over this textured surface, the light began to refract through the enamel and across the nanako beneath, creating a remarkable optical depth and a living, water-like field of green. This effect is integral to the piece: the ground is not a background, but an active visual element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal decoration depicts two koi carp swimming in opposing directions among aquatic grasses. The fish are not executed as simple cloisonné fills, but are modelled in painterly enamel, softly shaded from coral red to pale blush with subtle tonal gradation that gives them volume and movement within the translucent field. 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The underside bears the artist’s distinctive kaō (studio cipher) rather than a written signature, a known practice of Gonda Hirosuke and his workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vase exemplifies the quiet mastery of late Meiji cloisonné: minimal composition, perfect balance, and supreme control of colour and line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good overall condition with no losses to the enamel. 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The creatures are rendered with exceptional animation: horned heads with fierce expression, flowing whiskers, articulated claws and meticulously scaled bodies that coil dynamically around the curvature of each vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ground is a particularly attractive deep red, subtly graduated in tone toward the base, creating a glowing field against which the pale celadon, white and turquoise tones of the dragons stand in vivid contrast. The lightning is picked out in soft gilt-yellow enamel, adding movement and energy to the composition. 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The sides are worked in subdued tones of grey, pale blue, and muted iron-red, forming scrolling karakusa and stylised floral motifs in elegant, restrained cloisonné.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palette is notably quiet and sophisticated, characteristic of the Kyoto aesthetic, favouring subtle harmony over brilliance. The thin wirework, soft enamels, and refined drawing of the bird closely relate to the manner and decorative language associated with the studio of Namikawa Yasuyuki, where naturalistic subjects were rendered with painterly sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In very good condition, no damage or restoration observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56492269568331,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/8937EF39-1F29-4760-9DC4-5F0483F9EBC8.jpg?v=1770695662"},{"product_id":"a-fine-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vases-with-cranes-on-a-teal-blue-ground-meiji-period","title":"A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Cranes on a Teal-Blue Ground, Meiji period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of elegant ovoid form with slender neck and plain shoulders, worked in fine silver wire and enamels on a rich teal-blue ground, depicting cranes in flight with delicately shaded plumage and red crowns. A narrow geometric border encircles the neck. 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One side showcases a highly detailed bird perched among blossoming plum branches, symbolizing renewal and endurance. The reverse displays two swallows in flight above small wildflowers, enhancing the sense of grace and seasonal harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe domed lid is capped with a finely cast bronze chrysanthemum finial and further embellished with butterflies—delicate symbols of transformation and fleeting beauty. 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The shoulders further adorned with small birds in flight. The rims and feet mounted in gilt brass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 25.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoot diameter: 6.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In good condition commensurate with age. Minor expected surface wear to the gilt mounts. 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