{"product_id":"a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-box-and-cover-in-the-manner-of-hayashi-kodenji-meiji-period-1868-1912","title":"A fine Japanese cloisonné enamel box and cover, in the manner of Hayashi Kodenji\n\nMeiji period (1868–1912)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf rectangular form with gently rounded corners, worked throughout in exceptionally fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver wire of varying gauges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the differing thicknesses used with great control to lend depth and definition to the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover finely decorated with a naturalistic autumnal garden scene of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo birds, one perched upon craggy rockwork and another in flight, amongst luxuriant chrysanthemums (kiku) and other flowering plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the blossoms rendered in tones of orange, russet, cream and blue, interspersed with dense foliage in graduated shades of green and turquoise, the composition continuing across the sides of the box, all reserved on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every dark midnight-blue enamel ground, almost black in appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, subtly enlivened with minute \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold flecks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating a rich, softly shimmering surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exceptionally fine wirework is particularly evident in the delineation of the birds’ plumage, flower petals, leaves and contours of the rockwork, the use of wires of differing gauges enhancing the modelling and depth of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior finished in a lustrous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate-brown enamel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the rims mounted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe refinement of the wirework, restrained palette and naturalistic treatment of the decoration are closely related to the work of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayashi Kodenji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13 cm long × 10 cm wide × 5 cm high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good overall condition. The enamels retain a strong glossy surface and the decoration remains remarkably well preserved. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo damage or restoration observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58727568572747,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/E6BDAC8E-17F7-4DC1-8927-C47A93821272.jpg?v=1791426998","url":"https:\/\/lajapaneseantiques.com\/products\/a-fine-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-box-and-cover-in-the-manner-of-hayashi-kodenji-meiji-period-1868-1912","provider":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}