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Superb vase with bird and flowers	Japanese Tea Caddy in Ando style Pigeon Red Cloisonné
Peony and Cherry Cloisonné Vase 5X3X2 inches This is quite a weighty small piece showing the quality of cloisonné. Very tiny loss of colour in one of the blossom petals on the back of this lovely piece has meant that this is reduced from £95 £40		A This is a beautifully crafted Chinese cloisonné brush pot that has a white/ gold background with a stunning orange peony flower in full bloom with two lilac smaller flowers branching off of it, the top and bottom pot decoration have the same green/blue colour as the flowers leaves, the colours are quite a mesmerising combination and make this pot visually stunning. 2¾ inches tall, 2 inches in diameter around the rim and 1¼ inches in diameter around the base £55   Sold
Chinese two sectional cloisonné enamel on Copper vase with turquoise & cream coloured floral detailed panels on golf adventurine flecked ground. (c.1880-1900) 4 inches tall £45
A charming and pretty Cloisonné jar with Prunus decoration all round. Slight scuff on one tiny part of the lid which is hard to see. But 99% unmarked. £35

TWO JAPANESE VINTAGE MID SHOWA PERIOD ANDO CLOISONNÉ "SHIPPO YAKI" VASES FEATURING SUBTLE CRANES "TSURU" SET TO A BACKGROUND. EACH VASE COMES WITH ITS ORIGINAL SIGNED KIRI WOOD STORAGE BOX. VASE EACH HAS ITS OWN KARAKI WOOD STAND .TRANSLATIONS OF BOXES ARE AVAILABLE
AGE:C1960CONDITION: GOOD, NO SCRATCHES, DENTS, DINGS OR REPAIRS.  £245 / $390 EACH or £400/$640 for the pair.

Gorgeous Japanese Ando cloisonné vases, early-mid 20th century. Nuanced wireless rendering of
dramatic crane motif under rich apple-green ground on exceptionally beautiful form. Lovely display
 items or centre piece for a dramatic ikebana presentation.

One of the most prestigious manufacturers of Japanese cloisonné is Ando of Nagoya

It was not until the latter part of the Edo period (1600-1868) that Owari cloisonné got its start. The area centered on present-day Nagoya was the domain of the Owari clan. The first pieces were made here and the skills and techniques of this craft gradually became established. The oldest piece of authenticated Owari cloisonné is a sake cup made in 1833.

In a sense, cloisonné is a form of glazed ware utilizing the fact that enamels will melt under extreme heat, rather in the way that glazes for pottery melt in a kiln. The main difference is that metal is the base material of cloisonné. The birds, butterflies, flowers and plants depicted on Owari cloisonné give it its distinctive character.

The crafting of Japanese cloisonné began in the Edo period (c. 1603-1868). It reached its most magnificent stage in the early 1800s with the artist and samurai Kaji Tsunekichi who perfected Japanese cloisonné technique that led to a flourishing export trade and a magnificent art.

The technique involves pouring enamel into wire cells covering a metal body. Japanese cloisonné or Shippo yaki uses many techniques including yusen cloisonné (with wires), musen cloisonné (wireless), shotai or plique-a-jour, ginbari and pigeon blood cloisonné.

One of the most prestigious manufacturers of Japanese cloisonné is Ando of Nagoya

1: Exquisite Japanese cloisonné vase, early-mid 20th century. Nuanced wireless rendering of dramatic crane motif beneath rich apple-green background on exceptionally beautiful form. Lovely display item or platform for dramatic ikebana presentation. Comes with inscribed tomobako kiri wood storage box

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About Cloisonné

The process of inlayed enamelling in Japan predates the Nara period (710 to 794), but became more widespread during the 1500s. This coincides with the advent of Chinese fired enamelware ("Blue of Jingtai") during the previous century. The Japanese cloisonné enamelling process was called shippo-yaki, meaning "seven precious things." The enamel paste used to create shippo cloisonné was called doro shippo, or "paste enamel."

The "Golden Age" of Japanese Cloisonné production began in the late Edo period around 1808, and reached its zenith during the Meiji period from 1868 to 1912. During the the late Edo period, Japanese craftsman Tsunekichi Kaji developed a Cloisonné technique called "Yuusen-shippo" that used a delicate filigree wire made of brass, gold, or silver. The fine wire was glued rather than soldered to the base metal.The majority of these early Japanese Cloisonné objects were manufactured for export to Western countries, and the design motifs found in these pieces reflected to tastes of Western collectors who were interested in "Asian" art. The Chinese scroll motif known as karakusa, which depicted branches and leaves was popularized during this shippo-yaki period.

Owari Cloisonné from Shippo-cho

The shippo cloisonné craft was centred around Tojima Village (now Shippo-cho), in Owari Province (now Aichi Prefecture) near Nagoya. One of the oldest known piece of Owari cloisonné is a sake cup from 1833 Early pioneers in Japanese Owari cloisonné techniques were Nagoya/Owari craftsmen Kaji Tsunekichi (1808 to 1883), Hayashi Kodenji (1831 to 1915), Ando Jubei, and Kawade Shibataro. Both Ando and Kawade introduced the French art of Piqué-à-jour cloisonné into their creations.

With the assistance of a German chemist named Gottfried von Wagner , the development of new methods for firing enamel provided the ability to create large fields of background colour that were uninterrupted by multiple cell divisions.

By the late 1800s, the cloisonné craft made its way to Kyoto, where a local craftsman named Namikawa Yasuyuki made improvements to the art-form. So-called Kyoto shippo is distinguished by the use of gilt wire.

One of the most significant developments in the art of Owari Cloisonné was made by Namikawa Sosuke (1847 to 1910) in 1879, when he developed a technique for creating totally wireless enamelware. The total elimination of wire enabled the artisan to create elaborate scenic designs that were not possible with wire.

Owari Cloisonné: An outstanding small deep emerald green vase that is 2.2 x 3.7 inches tall.
The inlay work on the undamaged surface is of Bamboo. An almost Faberge style of work.
This comes with a stand. A very elegant and beautiful example of Cloisonné from the early
20th century. £135

FROM THE TAISHO PERIOD (1912-1926) THIS GORGEOUS VASE MADE IN WIRELESS CLOISONNE.

THE EXTERIOR HAS A TRANSPARENT EMERALD GREEN ENAMEL WHICH ALLOWS THE UNDERLYING HAMMERED TEXTURE WITH BAMBOO LEAF DESIGN TO SHOW THROUGH. . THIS TECHNIQUE CREATES A JEWEL LIKE BACKGROUND AS THE BASSE-TAILLE TECHNIQUE REFLECTS MORE LIGHT AND GREAT DEPTH OF COLOR.

THE VASE IS FURTHER EMBELLISHED WITH SILVER OR NICKEL SILVER TOP AND BOTTOM BANDS.

A Chinese vase dating from the 1920's.
Superb detail. In very nice condition. 13X4cm

Black ground with detailed Azalea flowers

Makers mark on the bottom (T) Complete with stand.

A silk covered box will be made for this beautiful vase.

£85

A superb antique Japanese cloisonné vase with pretty floral detail
and in very good condition on the front of the vase but has slight damage on the back as
shown in photos. The vase measure 15.2cms -6.2 inches tall
Without the unobtrusive back damage this would be at least £400 but this will
display perfectly as there is no damage to the front of the vase £135

Condition: Very good, no cracks or repairs.

Size: 5" tall X 4.5" wide

£225 including wood stand

A rose pink Cloisonné vase 8 inches tall with a Peacock and chrysanthemum motif

Chinese from the early part of the 20th century around 1905. This is silver wired.

Dark Red Cloisonné enamel Tea Caddy-possibly Ando. Cedar wood lined with silver coloured white metal structure
Height 3" (7.5cm), height of bottom (excluding collar) 2" (5cm), diameter 2 3/8" (6cm).
Better images and condition report will come shortly

A nicely worked Chinese cloisonné ginger jar with cover, dating from the late 1900. The jar is decorated with flowers and foliage to a finely wire-worked cream ground. The interior and base of the piece in enamelled in sky blue - the gilt edges exposed. 
Condition is very good. One tiny almost miniscule  loss to enamel on shoulder.
The piece is 10 cm high (approx 4"). £70

JAPANESE CLOISONNÉ Kowari-Censer ON 3 LEGS. FLOWER PATTERN ENAMELLED ALL OVER. 7 CMS HIGH 8 CMS WIDE. GOOD CONDITION £90

It measures 13.5cm high and 10.4cm across.  £120

BASSE-TAILLE Ginbari cloisonné vase stands 4.75" tall.

FROM THE TAISHO PERIOD (1912-1926) THIS GORGEOUS VASE MADE IN WIRELESS CLOISONNÉ.

THE EXTERIOR HAS A TRANSPARENT EMERALD GREEN ENAMEL WHICH ALLOWS THE UNDERLYING HAMMERED TEXTURE  DESIGN TO SHOW THROUGH. The plum blossom pattern is further enhanced by graded colour on the trunk to reflect natural bark. THIS TECHNIQUE CREATES A JEWEL LIKE BACKGROUND AS THE BASSE-TAILLE TECHNIQUE REFLECTS MORE LIGHT AND GREAT DEPTH OF COLOUR.

THE VASE IS FURTHER EMBELLISHED WITH SILVER OR NICKEL SILVER TOP AND BOTTOM BANDS. Basse-taille (Basse-taille) is an enamelling technique in which the artist creates a low-relief pattern in metal, usually silver or gold, by engraving or chasing. The entire pattern is created in such a way that its highest point is lower than the surrounding metal. A translucent enamel is then applied to the metal, allowing light to reflect from the relief and creating an artistic effect.

£145

Two Antique Cloisonné Brass Japanese Vases with Floral design Meiji period.c.1910 Very good condition. Size 6 1/4" tall, 4" wide Probably Sato.

£90 each or £140 for the pair. Both with stands

A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger pot with lid. This is in a similar style of Cloisonné to the Russian Cloisonné techniques. However, this very elegant little box is lightly worked using the background of metal as the canvas for the flowers and leaves of the glass enamelling. Diameter 9 cm (3.5"), height 9.5 cm (4") c1920

£75 including stand

This is a lovely vintage green Japanese Cloisonné enamel dish. 9.5 cm / 3.7 inches wide

The dish is in nice condition but it does show some very minor wear to the right of the central double circle pattern just off the centre as shown in the picture. It is otherwise in very clean and good condition. Comes with wood stand

£34-including post

A nice old Cloisonné and painted Picture dish on brass
Designed with butterfly and lotus flower. Good patina and nice colours

9.5 inches across by 2.5 inches high

£15-plus £5 post anywhere

A lovely Japanese black cloisonné brush pot 3.5 inches tall circa 1900 . Elegant garlands in the European style.
£65 including postage

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Mini Vase . The China stamp was required from 1891 and would date this early piece to circa 1891-1900
Traditional Wired Cloisonné on Copper. Copper rim and base
Vase is 2 3/4" tall, 2 1/8" diameter at shoulders. A most attractive example of Chinese cloisonné in excellent vintage condition
Including Stand £95

A very unusual and quite beautiful Chinese cloisonné Bottle with Hexagonal lid This bottle is a shade under 5 inches tall. The shape is six sided and the sides are decorated with floral and figure motifs of the Goddess  Kwan Yin. The bottle is in very good condition. £65

Optional Stand in Gold leaf: This is a Buddhist stand for small objects. Beautifully painted, it is a very rare little table. £75

Unusual Cloisonné Box
A delightful little box is and unusual shape. Measures 6.5cm x 5cm at the widest part. The box is a sort of oval shape with and indent at the front. Blue enamel on the base and inside and flowers round the side and on the lid. This is a good piece because it has been signed by the artist. Mid 19th century and is similar to the Namikawa style of cloisonné in Kyoto. With Stand £65

A very beautiful little mid 20th century Japanese white porcelain vase hand painted in a Cloisonné style. 3.75 inches tall.
White background with a cart filled with flowers. Ideal as a bud vase £27.95

A pair of wonderful Cobalt Blue and gold cloisonné vases from the 1930’s. Made in China these are beautifully crafted. They are the traditional five toed Ming period Dragons. The design is exceptional as the dragons are woven in such a way that you have to really look for them and when you do find them you wonder why you did not notice them immediately, Made by a true cloisonné artist of the highest calibre. No damage to speak of. No dents, scratches or breaks.
The vases are 8 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide

Sold singly or as a pair. The price is £75 each or £125 for the pair including stands

Antique Cloisonné

The crafting of Japanese cloisonné began in the Edo period (c. 1603-1868). It reached its most magnificent stage in the early 1800s with the artist and samurai Kaji Tsunekichi who perfected Japanese cloisonné technique that led to a flourishing export trade and a magnificent art.

 

·   Here is a 50's era SATO cloisonné mark. The circle design was part of a seal that originally said Quality Guaranteed and Trade Mark.

Sato  Stamp     Not to be confused with this 'Maltese Cross mark for Ando
 

·   During the 1950's, Sato pieces were stamped on the bottom,

·   Transparent Red colour is called Pigeon Blood. The 50's pigment is made with Gold, but it is always RED.

·   Top and bottom edges of finished SATO pieces were trimmed with silver or (more commonly) nickel silver bands.

·   The base of 50's Sato Ware is sheet copper.

·   More than 17 Named designs / combinations were available in Sato's 1950's brochure. No wireless designs were offered.

·        ANDO

Master craftsman, Ando Jubei established his shop in Nagoya in 1881. Instrumental in several cloisonné innovations such as: clear enamel over repousse base, and opaque cloisonné moriage enamel motifs over opaque base, as well as plique-a-jour inspired by a French artist. His chief foremen for workshop production were Kaji Sataro, grandson of Tsunekichi from 1881 to 1897, and in 1897 Kawade Shibataro (1856-1921?), who was innovative and highly skilled. His mark is a gourd inside the ANDO 4 petal round mon or 'maltese cross'.

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