Caption

Vase, gift, revindication noted. Ovoid, elongated cloisonné enamel vase with a short, thin, strongly flared neck. Decoration: four reserves depicting blossoming cherry, apple tree, wisteria, and lilies on a navy blue background. Japanese, ca. 1910–1920 Meiji/Taisho periods. Vessel. Height 15.5 cm; diameter 6.0 cm., A tall, slender vase with a narrow flared neck and rounded shoulders sits against a plain gray background, its surface primarily deep blue with panels of white on the front and sides containing painted floral scenes. The floral panels show green leaves and stems with flowers in shades of pale yellow, white, and hints of pink, and there are teal or turquoise leaves near the base; the panels are bordered by a reddish-brown outline. The neck and shoulder area feature decorative motifs in blue, turquoise, gold, and white, and the rim and base have metallic gold or brass-colored accents. The vase casts a soft reflective image below, mirroring its colors and shapes on a glossy surface.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A25_140

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (1.3Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase gift revindication noted Ovoid elongated cloisonné enamel vase short thin strongly flared neck Decoration four reserves depicting blossoming cherry apple tree wisteria lilies navy blue background Japanese ca 1910–1920 Meiji Taisho periods Vessel Height 15.5 cm diameter 6.0 cm tall slender vase narrow rounded shoulders sits plain gray background surface primarily deep blue panels white front sides containing painted floral scenes floral panels green leaves stems flowers shades pale yellow hints pink teal turquoise leaves near base bordered reddish-brown outline shoulder area feature decorative motifs blue gold rim metallic gold brass-colored accents vase casts soft reflective image mirroring colors shapes glossy surface.