Impressive Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Chrysanthemums by Ando

  

To the right of the vase, there is a bird flying above a profusion of flowering plants. The focal point of the vase is the beautifully enameled chrysanthemum flowers. The quality of the work is exceptional, with the cloison wires being extremely thin.

The workmanship is indicative of an earlier period work with a high level of skill and attention to detail. The background is similarly worked with a beautifully carved chrysanthemum flowers with butterflies. The background is also worked with finely incised ground known as nanako or fish roe pattern precisely hammered into the ground. The vase is in pristine antique condition without any major chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration. The height of this vase is approximately 12.0 inches. The width of the vase is approximately 5.0 inches. Overall, an impressive and exquisitely decorated cloisonne vase that is in excellent antique condition that makes a powerful statement. The item "Impressive Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Chrysanthemums by Ando" is in sale since Monday, February 8, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Vases". The seller is "gyassociates" and is located in Carlsbad, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Featured Refinements: Early Example with Fine Workmanship
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1900-1940
• Primary Material: Cloisonne
• Maker: Ando Workshop
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Color: Akasuke - Deep Red Enamel