Anonymous

Meiji period 19thcentury

1870-80

Vase

A Chinese style cloisonne vase in polychrome enamels on a copper-brass base. Stylistically this vase is entirely Chinese, the floral patterns and tracery are that of the Qing dynasty cloisonne taste.

This vase is attributed to the maker Namikawa Yasuyuki due to two main factors. On the lower border is the use of a transparent orange enamel typical of his early work but the strongest association is the black enamel ground. Black enamels on early Japanese cloisonne were closer to blues and purples. Namikawa Yasuyuki became well known for creating a true black enamel. The depth of the black enamel on this vase mirrors his black enamel creations.

Size 120mm x 80mm

Unsigned Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki