Bidspirit auction | Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase - 9 inches tall. A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase of ovoid form, decorated in the shippo technique on a copper body. The surface is finished in black enamel featuring dense wire-work scrolls known as karakusa. The body is divided into three large teardrop-shaped panels or shields in dark blue, green, and dark brown grounds, each decorated with stylized floral blossoms and butterflies. The shoulder displays a series of circular medallions containing geometric and butterfly patterns, framed by concentric bands of white and yellow dots. The neck transitions to a green ground decorated with white plum blossoms, while the foot is finished with a green scalloped fish-scale border. The interior and underside are finished with a dark green translucent enamel. No maker's marks or signatures are visible on the base or rim.