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Overview
An extraordinary Meiji-period Japanese vase showcasing 'totai shippo'—cloisonné enamel directly applied over a porcelain body rather than metal. It features a lower body with cobalt blue stripes, a turquoise cloisonné shoulder with wisteria and sprinkled foil flakes, and a flaring neck painted in overglaze iron-red and gilt autumn leaves.
Story
In late 19th-century Japan, master artisans combined two distinct art forms—porcelain making and cloisonné enameling—to mesmerize Western collectors at World's Fairs. The technical difficulty was immense, making surviving pieces true treasures.
Maker / Origin
The mark on the base reads 'Dai Nippon Seizo Shippo Kaisha' (Great Japan Cloisonne Company), a renowned syndicate of top enamelists operating in Nagoya during the height of the Meiji art boom. Their work was aimed at international expositions and high-end export markets.
Condition & Value
Very good antique condition overall. The enamel on the shoulder shows fine natural age crazing, typical for ceramic-backed cloisonné. Minor wear to the gilded rim and base ring consistent with age. Excellent condition for this delicate medium.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
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