{"product_id":"a-fine-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vases-attributed-to-namikawa-sosuke-meiji-period","title":"A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases  Attributed to Namikawa Sōsuke.Meiji period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to Namikawa Sōsuke (並河宗助)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiji period (late 19th century)\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, each vase is worked in extremely fine silver wire cloisonné on a soft pale blue ground, the enamel surface smooth and even, displaying the refined restraint associated with the Kyoto school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration is arranged asymmetrically across the pair and depicts birds perched and in flight among flowering branches and seasonal foliage. 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. No cracks or restoration observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56132525457739,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/IMG_1917.jpg?v=1765930321","url":"https:\/\/lajapaneseantiques.com\/products\/a-fine-pair-of-japanese-cloisonne-enamel-vases-attributed-to-namikawa-sosuke-meiji-period","provider":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}