Cloisonne - Vase Japanese ? Antique ?

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  1. OldWhitby

    OldWhitby Anything Old

    I acquired this recently - it's different from other cloisonne pieces I've handled. Looking around on the internet, it seems to be Japanese. Yes No? It also looks like it might be antique, whatever that means. Date?
    The design strikes me as Art Nouveau. The cloisons are all little whorls - more of them than the enamel. It is 6.25" high.

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    OldWhitby, Oct 18, 2023
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  2. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    The tight pattern looks good for older but other than that i can not tell you any more. I like thecolorcontrast.
     
    Lark, Oct 18, 2023
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  3. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Really beautiful Whit-it does have a Nouveau/William Morris vibe.
     
    bosko69, Oct 18, 2023
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  4. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Wipe off that paint splatter ! Its lovely.
     
    johnnycb09, Oct 18, 2023
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  5. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    Chinese, and not very old, sorry!
     
    Ce BCA, Oct 18, 2023
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Awfully pretty though.
     
    evelyb30, Oct 18, 2023
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  7. OldWhitby

    OldWhitby Anything Old

    What are you looking for when you make that assessment. I have long puzzled over cloisonne pieces.
     
    OldWhitby, Oct 18, 2023
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The 'ruyi' border is typical Chinese. A similar Japanese cloisonné vase would have a border of circles, or none at all.
    Ruyi is a mushroom which has a scalloped/cloud shape. It is associated with longevity and immortality.

    This vase is unusual in that it has no lacquer on the base though, which is why it could be seen as Japanese. Chinese cloisonné usually has a turquoisey blue lacquered base.
     
    Any Jewelry, Oct 19, 2023
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