Caption

Vase, gift, repossession Krakow — irises, Japanese art, Japanese, Meiji 1868–1912, cloisonné enamel. Ovoid vase with a short, thin, flared neck; dark blue background of the decoration. Ca. 1900 Meiji Period, 1868–1912. Japan. Vessel; height 9.1 cm, diameter 4.3 cm., A tall, narrow vase with a flared rim stands centered against a plain gray background. The vase has a deep navy surface with a glossy finish and a subtle reflective sheen. A floral decoration wraps partway around the vase, showing a pale white flower with layered petals and a few long green leaves, alongside a small hint of yellow and a touch of pink near the top. The base of the vase has a thin band of darker metal or glaze. The vase's reflection is visible on the smooth surface beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A25_131

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (742.4Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase gift repossession Krakow irises Japanese art Japanese Meiji 1868–1912 cloisonné enamel Ovoid vase short thin flared neck dark blue background decoration Ca 1900 Meiji Period 1868–1912 Japan Vessel height 9.1 cm diameter 4.3 cm tall narrow vase flared rim stands centered plain gray background vase deep navy surface glossy finish subtle reflective sheen floral decoration wraps partway showing pale white flower layered petals long green leaves alongside small hint yellow touch pink near top base thin band darker metal glaze vase's reflection visible smooth surface beneath .