Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Totai Shippo Floral Vase Meiji

  
This gorgeous vase is a wonderful addition to any antique collection. Made in Japan during the Meiji era, it features beautiful floral designs on a cloisonne background. Very few artists worked cloisonné on ceramics due to it being in many respects more costly, and difficult, needing days to fire pieces because the ceramic bodies would need to be slowly heated and cooled to reduce damage. Measurements- Approx 33cm H, 17 cm D. Condition - Overall Great, has a small knick on one side and small loss of enamel (pictured) Small amount of pitting due to age and firing process.