Meiji Japanese Intricate Cloisonné 3 Panels Butterflies Geometric w Black Ground

  

This stunning Japanese cloisonne vase from the Meiji era showcases an intricate design featuring geometrical, floral and butterfly panels on a black ground. It measures 6.5" tall and has a top and base diameter of 1 1/2", and comes from my personal collection. I acquired it from a cloisonné collector in Toledo Ohio. The usual, small pitting commensurate with age.

There is only one area of damage as shown. It is on the blue panel, a depression and a flake of 3/8, as shown in the photo.

It truly is not very noticeable because it blends in with the brown flowers on the panel.