Caption

Flowerpot, Shimasa role/classification of creator, workshop author, Japanese, Meiji period 1868–1912, champlevé enamel, floral ornament, bronze jardinière, late 19th century, Japan; vessel; height 30.4 cm, diameter 41.2 cm; provenance unknown., A rounded decorative bowl with a short pedestal base sits against a neutral pale gray background; the bowl shows a dark brown metallic surface with bands of colorful enamel decoration featuring floral and geometric motifs in shades of blue, turquoise, green, yellow, red, and gold; a band near the rim displays a pattern of stylized flowers and scrolling shapes in blue and green with yellow accents, while the central section has larger circular floral medallions and fan-like designs in deep blue, red, yellow, and green; the lower rim bears repeating arch-like motifs in blue and red, and the interior appears dark, matching the bowl’s brown tone.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A24_283

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.5Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Flowerpot Shimasa role classification creator workshop author Japanese Meiji period 1868–1912 champlevé enamel floral ornament bronze jardinière late 19th century Japan vessel height 30.4 cm diameter 41.2 cm provenance unknown rounded decorative bowl short pedestal base sits neutral pale gray background bowl dark brown metallic surface bands colorful enamel decoration featuring floral geometric motifs shades blue turquoise green yellow red gold band near rim displays pattern stylized flowers scrolling shapes yellow accents central section larger circular floral medallions fan- designs deep blue lower rim bears repeating arch- motifs interior dark matching bowl’s brown tone.