Caption

Vase, Gonda Hirosuke 1865–1937 maker. Small spherical cloisonné enamel vase, one of a pair, on a low ring foot and a round ring spout, both set in silver-plated metal. Decorated with a realistic colorful motif of red veil fish beneath hanging wisteria leaves and flowers on a light blue background. The bottom bears a brand in the form of a flaming pearl with the character yu in katakana — the mark of enameller Gonda Hirosuke of Nagoya. Circa 1890–1910 Meiji 23–43, Nagoya, Japan. Height 9.0 cm; diameter 8.2 cm., A rounded ceramic vessel viewed from above with a central opening rimmed in aged metallic gold, the body glazed in pale blue and decorated with a flowing pattern of dark green leaves, brown winding stems, and clusters of small rounded blossoms in shades of white and pale purple.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A25_264

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Rights managed

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70.0Mb (956.4Kb) / 15.3in x 17.8in / 4577 x 5345 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase Gonda Hirosuke 1865–1937 maker Small spherical cloisonné enamel vase pair low ring foot round spout set silver-plated metal Decorated realistic colorful motif red veil fish beneath hanging wisteria leaves flowers light blue background bottom bears brand form flaming pearl character yu katakana mark enameller Gonda Hirosuke Nagoya Circa 1890–1910 Meiji 23–43 Japan Height 9.0 cm diameter 8.2 cm rounded ceramic vessel viewed central opening rimmed aged metallic gold body glazed pale blue decorated flowing pattern dark green leaves brown winding stems clusters small rounded blossoms shades white pale purple.