Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Happiness Cranes 6”

This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890) ornate Cloisonné vase. The hand crafted decorations show eight Japanese Cranes of Happiness with thier white and black plumage and red crowns. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. 

This vase is 6 1/8" tall by 3" in diameter (5.5 x 7.5 cm).  It weighs 6.2 oz. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, it remains in fine condition. Please note the slight damage in the photo at the base. 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.