Antique Asian Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Urn Vase Red Gilt

An Exceptionally Fine Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of unusually large proportions, early Meiji period (1868-1912) and of Museum quality.

The main tapering oviform body with everted neck, with exquisite translucent rich dark shades of red enamel over an engraved and chased silver foil ground depicting bamboo leaf decoration. Top rim and base are mounted in bronze.

Mark at base as shown, see images.

Condition: Good condition with nice surface patination, one bruise loss to surface at shoulder area which shows where glass is absent, see image towards end.

Height: (an impressive) 12” (30.5cm). Diameter: (at widest area) 7” (18cm).

Location: Dublin City, Ireland.

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