A Moriage cloisonn vase
Meiji Period (Early 20th Century)
Decorated in relief and in various shades of green, brown and pale pink enamels on a light blue ground with a profusion of Yatsude (Fatsia Japonica) leaves and berries, silvered metal rims to neck and foot, very minor old wear
14in. (36.8cm.) high
Lot Essay
This magnificient vase shows how successfully Japanese enamellers in the early years of the present century had re-imported and assimilated the European art nouveau style