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Japanese Meiji Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums, Inaba Co.

$11,800
£8,965.09
€10,302.77
CA$16,574.55
A$18,040.98
CHF 9,559.27
MX$216,970.05
NOK 121,543.66
SEK 111,381.31
DKK 76,961.05

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A Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums on a Midnight Ground, Attributed to Inaba A magnificent Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, attributed to the celebrated Inaba workshop, distinguished for its exceptional silver-wire technique and painterly approach to naturalistic design. The vase is of tall, elegant baluster form, its surface covered with a flawless midnight-black enamel ground that provides a dramatic contrast to the brilliant floral decoration. The central design is a luxuriant profusion of chrysanthemums, Japan’s most iconic and auspicious flower, long associated with longevity, rejuvenation, and imperial authority. Rising in layered clusters, the blooms are worked in the finest silver wire, their petals unfurling in shades of ivory, coral red, and pale lavender with remarkable delicacy. Each blossom exhibits subtle variations of tone and shading, while the surrounding leaves are rendered in a spectrum of verdant greens and bluish-greens, capturing the seasonal vitality of the autumn garden. At the base, smaller blossoms in yellow and purple emerge among dense foliage, creating a rhythmic balance between bold central blooms and finely detailed accents. The arrangement rises upward in vertical grandeur, giving the vase both dynamism and harmony. Every element is painstakingly outlined in pure silver wire, testifying to the technical brilliance and refinement for which the Inaba studio was renowned. The mouth and foot are encircled with geometric border designs in silver wire, framing the naturalistic composition with elegance and restraint. The combination of painterly naturalism, flawless enamel execution, and meticulous wirework exemplifies the pinnacle of Japanese cloisonné production during the late nineteenth century. Chrysanthemums held deep cultural resonance in Meiji Japan, not only as a symbol of the imperial household but also as a motif celebrated in art and literature. In cloisonné enameling, their intricate layered petals provided the perfect subject for demonstrating the virtuosity of the enameler’s craft. This vase, with its bold yet balanced arrangement, is a masterclass in both technical innovation and artistic design. Comparable examples of Inaba’s chrysanthemum-decorated cloisonné can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, as well as in major private collections worldwide. Works of this quality and scale are increasingly rare to encounter outside museum collections, making this an especially desirable example for the connoisseur of Japanese decorative arts. A true museum-quality masterpiece, representing the height of Meiji-period cloisonné artistry and the enduring beauty of Japan’s imperial flower. 9.5" high x 5" diameter Very good condition, no damages noted.
  • Attributed to:
    Inaba Cloisonne Co. (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Enamel
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1798246446762

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