Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE MEIJI CLOISONNE TRIPOD JAR,

JAPANESE MEIJI CLOISONNE TRIPOD JAR, C. 1890 - A Japanese Meiji-period cloisonne enamel covered tripod jar, maker untraced, circa 1890, executed in polychrome enamels with brass wirework and bronze mounts. Of compressed globular form raised on a cast bronze pierced tripod foot ring, the shoulder is decorated with three phoenixes in flight alternating with paulownia sprays against a sparkling goldstone and scroll-wire ground surrounding a short neck with a blue lappet collar. The wide brick-red midsection, framed between thin turquoise bands, displays stylized floral motifs and yellow dots above a lower body scattered with cherry blossoms and a salmon scalloped border. The domed matching cover is surmounted by a lotus-bud finial secured inside by a threaded post against a dark counter-enameled interior. Both the dark-enameled interior well and the unenameled patinated bronze underside are unmarked. shippo, koro, incense, burner, censer, aventurine, metalwork, antique, oriental, asian, vintage, collectible. Dimensions H: 4 1/3 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Condition appears consistent with age. The cloisonne enamel surfaces exhibit scattered small firing pinholes, minor surface pitting, and light wear. The cast bronze lotus-bud finial, rims, and tripod foot ring show natural dark oxidation, tarnish, and light rubbing, with minor surface scratches on the unenameled metal underside.