Phenomenal Silver Wired Rectangular Cloisonné Vase with Silver Rims by Ando 309

  
This is truly a p. Pure silver rims at its top and base. With a window at each face which are mesmerizingly decorated with flowers from four seasons.

Cherry from spring, rose from summer. This vase was made by.

1955 - 1965, when Ando reached to the peak. In its 140+ years history.

In terms of its capability to produce the highest quality. During 1955 - 1965, the production technology significantly improved in Japan, m. Ando still could afford to keep its very experienced artisans (at reasonable labor cost). Thus, Ando could produce the highest quality cloisonné enamel products during this period.

For example, there is no pin holes on this vase. Before 1955, many pin halls (under magnifying glass level) were commonly observed on cloisonné enamels even on those made by famous top-notch artisans in Meiji period. You would agree this particular vase. Required truly experienced artisans' skills and their long hours efforts. After 1965, it became difficult to produce such high quality vases.

Vases required most sophisticated skills and longer hours efforts. There is the trade mark of Ando Shippo Co. At the center of the base, and. An engraved mark "pure silver"?? At the 12 o'clock of the base rim (photo #10). The vase is stored in the original wooden box described and sealed by Ando Co. It is in excellent condition. Shining part on the photos are reflection of light, i. A loss of enamel is seen at the one circle under the upper silver rim (at 12 o'clock on the upper photo of the photo #9). Black part are seen on the silver metal wires and rims. They are not flow, they are rather a proof that the wires and rims are pure silver. Approximate Size: Height: 15.5 cm / 6.1 in Width: 7.1 cm / 2.8 in W. Eight: 269 g / 9.5 oz. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. America: United States, Canada, Mexico. Europe / Middle East: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Turkey. China, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia.

Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. Important notice to international buyers. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Vases". The seller is "authentic_curios_japan" and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Mexico, Australia, Canada.

• Featured Refinements: Japanese Cloisonne Vase
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Color: Multi-Color
• Age: ca. 1955 - 1965
• Primary Material: Cloisonne
• Maker: Ando Shippo Co.
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original