Caption

Vase by, Meiji period ca. 1890–1900, Kyoto, Japan. Cloisonné enamel vessel on a small ring-shaped foot, with a short neck ending in a spout widening toward the top. Decoration: stylized plant ornament in six reserves alternating dragon and phoenix Japanese dragon motif and hoo/phoenix. Height 15.0 cm; diameter 8.0 cm., A tall decorative vase sits against a plain gray background, with a narrow neck flaring to a slightly wider rim in a metallic brown tone and a rounded body that tapers to a small base. The vase shows a combination of deep blue, rich red, creamy white, gold, and touches of teal and brown in its painted panels and patterns. The upper shoulder area has a red field with floral motifs in gold and white, while the main body features several white cartouche-like panels each containing a stylized creature rendered in blue, red, teal, and brown, separated by gold outlines. The lower portion of the vase is a deep blue with gold ornamental accents and small decorative motifs near the base, which rests on a thin gold-colored foot. The surface appears glossy and reflective, and a faint reflection of the vase is visible on the surface beneath it.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A25_237

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77.2Mb (1.4Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase Meiji period ca 1890–1900 Kyoto Japan Cloisonné enamel vessel small ring-shaped foot short neck ending spout widening top Decoration stylized plant ornament six reserves alternating dragon phoenix Japanese dragon motif hoo phoenix Height 15.0 cm diameter 8.0 cm tall decorative vase sits plain gray background narrow neck flaring slightly wider rim metallic brown tone rounded body tapers small base vase combination deep blue rich red creamy white gold touches teal brown painted panels patterns upper shoulder area red field floral motifs white main body features several white cartouche- panels containing stylized creature rendered blue red separated gold outlines lower portion gold ornamental accents small decorative motifs near base rests thin gold-colored foot surface glossy reflective faint reflection visible surface beneath .