Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Wisteria & Bluebird on Turquoise 12”

This is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870-90's) ornate cloisonné vase. The hand crafted decorations are of wisteria in various shades of purple and a bluebird on an exquisite turquoise blue background. 

Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. 

This vase is 12" tall by 4.5" in diameter (30.5 x 11.5 cm). Weight is 1 pound 10 ounces 

 It weighs 7.5 oz. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, it remains in fine condition with no noted damage. 

This is a perfect example of Meiji era Japanese cloisonné. This is one of over 110 beautiful examples of this exquisite Japanese art currently being offered by Shogun's Gallery.