Amazing depth and color in this cloisonn?? vase. Japanese handwork that is involved and detailed.The heavy metal Ginbari vase that has been covered in a reflective red glass enamel. A distinctive intricate design of roses has been artistically made on the front of the vase. The roses are in shades of pink and white with different green shades on the leaves. Thin wires separate the rose, stem and leaves. There is a design of a bird on bamboo in the reflective glass on the back. The back is clear. The rim and base have a silver metal band and have polished well. The metal there is softer and has some small dents. The vase sits flat and steady on a table.There are no marks or labels.MEASUREMENTS 7 ??a€ (18.4 cm) tall x 4a€ (10.2 cm) diameter. Weighs 1 lb 7.3 oz. (665 g)CONDITION There looks like a concussion fracture under the vase in the glass coating. There are small dent irregularities on the rim and base silver.Shiny, reflective, colorful, intricate work of art from Japan. The vase is like a ruby gem.Item ID: V-969