Pair of ormolu mounted cloisonné enamel antique Meiji vases

£7,500

These vases reflect a fascination with Japan in 19th Century Europe. They were made in Japan, with French ormolu mounts added to suit European tastes.

 

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Description

Of ovoid form with a pierced ormolu rim and scrolling handles modelled with oriental figures, decorated throughout with birds, flowers and foliage, raised on elephant feet.

The enamel Japanese, the ormolu French, late 19th Century

Details

Country of Origin
Japanese
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Animal / Animalier, Birds / Ornithology, Figurative Art, Floral, Japanese Interest, Japonisme, Meiji
Material
Enamel - Cloisonné, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
Colour
Blue, Gold, Multi-coloured

Dimensions

Height
30.5 cm / 11.8 inches
Width
22 cm / 8.7 inches
Depth
17 cm / 6.7 inches

Reference:
014677

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