"Japanese Cloisonne: History, Technique and Appreciation" by Coben, Lawrence A. & Ferster, Dorothy C. published by Tuttle in 1990.
Considered by many to be the definitive text on the subject, the authors provide an authoritative and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the craft from its historical development to identification and dating.
7.5" x 10.4", 323 pages, 158 color and 103 b/w illustrations, section on marks, appendices, bibliography, glossary, index. Cloth cover with dust ja... Click for details
A fine large silver rimmed cloisonné vase decorated with winter flowers, prunus, peony and Chrysanthemum over a rich Maccha green tea base. The vase stands 12 inches (30 cm) tall and is in fine condition but for one slight vertical fracture above the center plum branch (see photos). The Jungin (pure silver) grade stamp is visible on the base.
Japanese hexagonal form blue ground cloisonne enamel vase decorated with a single bird flying over flowering plants. Green counter enamel at the base and interior. Bronze rims are at the mouth and foot. 9 5/8" high. Late Meiji to early Taisho period (circa pre-1910 to pre-1925). Very good overall condition. There is one small flaw in the enamel (see enlargement 10) and the rim is slightly dinged.
Large late Meiji Period Japanese dark blue ground jardiniere decorated with a collage of chrysanthemums, peonies, lilies, cherry blossoms, and layered green leaves. Copper rims are at the mouth and foot. The interior and base are coated in light blue counter enamel. Measures just over 8" high by 11 1/4" diameter. Very good overall condition. This piece was clearly used, as the water stains in the interior indicate, and has light scratches and wear evident. There are cracks in the counter e... Click for details
Edo period Japanese cloisonne bronze box with dark green ground. Very finely detailed and in excellent original condition, it measures 5" diameter and 2.5" high. A wonderful example of fine workmanship of the period.
Fabulous companion pair of Japanese of silver wire Cloisonné Lamps. One of the lamps has a round shape and the other is hexagonal, but they look very similar in color and design. The lamps are made with vases that include custom bronze tops and are mounted on unique 6-sided bases. There are 5 individually designed bands around the neck & body of the vases, along with 6 shields that have alternating designs (dragon & flaming pearl, and the phoenix. The dragons have a tan ground & the Phoenix have... Click for details
Superb Japanese cloisonné enamel 4-panel table screen, with white ground and decorations of pheasants, birds and flowering plants. The rectangular base of the screen is green with yellow and white flowers. The silver back of the 4-panel screen has fine etched designs of bamboo plants, and the Inaba mark is in one corner.
Condition: Excellent shape with no damage, dents or repairs.
Size/Weight: 7-1/4”H x 13”W; 2.2 lbs.
Marks: In addition to the Inaba maker mark, it is marked “Made in Jap... Click for details
High quality companion pair of Japanese cloisonné vases. The vases are made of silver wire on a copper body, with an interior & bottom of dark green enamel. The exterior enamel of each vase is predominantly colored in shades of brown. A band around the top of each vase has two (2) reserves of love birds followed by two (2) sets of an alternating shield pattern of the classical dragon & flaming pearl & Phoenix. The phoenix has rust-red goldstone ground & the dragon has a green goldstone ground.... Click for details
Here is a three-footed cloisonné inkwell of round form and inverted rim designed with chidori-shaped cartouches in textile patterns on its lid and jeweled neckline. In the traditional shippo style of the Meiji Period, this inkwell is decorated with three foliate-shaped cartouches on a deep-blue enameled ground, each interlinked by elaborate clasps in muted enamel colors.
Idyllic scenes of nature representative of the Japanese landscape are portrayed on each cartouche - bird perched on sakura t... Click for details
Meiji era Japanese is this unusual little round cloisonne box made of twisted brass wires or cloisens. It measures 2.25” high x 2.5” diameter, and is a very nice piece for the serious collector.
