Vase - A cloisonné vase with a dragon on aventurine ground

A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases of elongated hexagonal section, with rounded shoulders and slender necks terminating in flared mouths, decorated with polychrome floral compositions against a brilliant red ground. Graceful branches of flowering plum extend across the upper sections, bearing numerous white blossoms with yellow centres and slender green leaves. Below, clusters of chrysanthemums, wildflowers and grasses in shades of yellow, white and violet are accompanied by small birds perched among the branches. The decoration is outlined in fine silver wires, defining the botanical details against the luminous red ground, subtly enriched with minute speckling. The mouths and feet are finished with metal mounts, while the green-enamelled bases with Hayashi archaic marks. The vase is in good condition with slight wear to the enamels. Please refer to the pictures for further details. ---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx. The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer. 293

Estimation:€1,700

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