Caption

Vase by Miwa, Tomisaburô fl. ca late 19th–early 20th century. Cloisonné enamel elongated vase, Meiji period 1868–1912, early 20th century, Japan. Decoration: white and blue irises in the background; cranes engraved and polished in foil among plants, standing in water; foil covered with transparent enamel. Vessel; height 12.2 cm, diameter 5.1 cm., A tall vase with a rounded shoulder and narrow neck displayed against a plain pale background, featuring a textured surface in shades of turquoise, aqua, and blue that deepen toward the base; decorative floral motifs include a large blue petaled flower near the shoulder, a pale cream and yellow flower lower on the body, and a few long green leaves and stems reaching upward, along with areas of muted gold and brown mottling; the rim and base have darker edging and the vase sits on a reflective surface that shows a subtle mirrored image.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A25_114

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Keywords

Vase Miwa Tomisaburô fl ca late 19th–early 20th century Cloisonné enamel elongated vase Meiji period 1868–1912 early 20th century Japan Decoration white blue irises background cranes engraved polished foil plants standing water foil covered transparent enamel Vessel height 12.2 cm diameter 5.1 cm tall vase rounded shoulder narrow neck displayed plain pale background featuring textured surface shades turquoise aqua blue deepen base decorative floral motifs include large blue petaled flower near shoulder pale cream yellow flower lower body long green leaves stems reaching upward areas muted gold brown mottling rim darker edging vase sits reflective surface subtle mirrored image.