Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jar - Bird & Mosaics. Circa 1880.

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginger Jar with Bird and Mosaics. Circa 1880. Spectacular Decoration.

High-quality cloisonné with skilled brass wire work and multi- coloured enamels. Body is decorated with elaborate and complex geometric shapes and stylised flowers formed into multi-patterned mosaics. Central decorations with Bird, Foliage, Flowers and Mount Fuji. Substantial use of wires, both decorative and functional in anchoring the cloisonne structure. The lid similarly profusely decorated with geometric shapes and stylised water droplets Particularly fine early Japanese cloisonne work with full spectrum of coloured enamels in white / ivory, light blue, light green, reds and yellow. Superb quality (please note condition). A superb decorative piece.

Condition: Slight bruise and indentation to lower side with some enamel loss and repair (see photos). The jar is fixed (glued) to the base with a central hole (former lamp). Exceptional quality of enameling work, with vivid array of colours.

Dimensions (approx):

Height = 31 cm

Diameter = 19.5 cm