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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, narrow vase with a rounded shoulder and a slightly flared neck sits against a pale gray background, its surface showing a textured, pebbled finish and a subtle reflective sheen; the color transitions from pale aqua and light turquoise near the top through greenish-gold highlights to deeper teal and rich blue toward the lower half, and there is an embossed botanical motif near the base.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A25_115

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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 narrow vase rounded shoulder slightly flared neck sits pale gray background surface showing textured pebbled finish subtle reflective sheen color transitions pale aqua light turquoise near top greenish-gold highlights deeper teal rich blue lower half embossed botanical motif near base.