Japanese Meiji Taisho Totai Shippo Ceramic Cloisonne Vase Black Ground Pink Floral 5"H Giclee Depth = 16

Depth = 16

Along with a three and half century old warm patina this chest remains in fine original antique condition

Japan | Late Edo to Meiji Period

slightly translucent quality

Japanese Meiji Taisho Totai Shippo Ceramic Cloisonne Vase Black Ground Pink Floral 5"H Giclee Depth = 16Totai Shippo Ceramic Cloisonn Vase Black Ground Floral Japan, MeijiTaish Period, late 19thearly 20th century A totai shippo (ceramic bodied cloisonn) vase in the baluster form, worked on a black ground with pink and white floral sprays and green foliage, a blue scalloped border at the neck, and a blue lotus petal band at the foot. Totai shippo cloisonn enamel applied to a ceramic rather than metal body is a technically demanding specialty of Meiji and