Description:
A SUPERB PLIQUE A JOUR VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912). The translucent polychrome enamels within silver wire cells depicting chrysanthemum and asters amid their vines and leaves. The lip, foot rim and base made of silver.
HEIGHT 12 cm
WEIGHT 338.7 grams
Provenance: From an important Austrian private collection.
Condition: Good condition with several hairlines as common on these wares.
Compare with a related vase at Bonham’s New York, in
‘Fine Japanese Works of Art’ on September 16th, 2014, lot 2133.