- JAPANESE CLOISONNé ENAMEL TWO-HANDLE
JAPANESE CLOISONNé ENAMEL TWO-HANDLE VASEJapanese Cloisonné Enamel Two-Handle Vase,
- Japanese cloisonne cane or parasol
Japanese cloisonne cane or parasol handle (8" h)
- JAPANESE TOTAI TREE BARK CLOISONNE
JAPANESE TOTAI TREE BARK CLOISONNE DOUBLE HANDLE VASE: Dragon design enamel cloisonne on ceramic body 9'' tall.
- CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE-Ca. 1900
CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE-Ca. 1900 -A superior Shippo enamel handle fashioned in the stylized shape of a crozier pastoral staff with an integral, cylindrical and long stem entirely decorated with repeating, bright blooms on a royal blue background. A strong contrast is achieved by underlying the petals with silver foil and the most unusual use of transparent and crazed enamel. -Tentatively recognized as a depiction of the celebrated “Sakura” or ornamental cherry blossom, the enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, this handle stands apart of the classic Shippo production with its stylish shape as well as striking opalescent and translucent color combination and achieves the standards of a possibly singular masterpiece of Japanese enameling art. -It comes on a slender rosewood shaft with natural brown-red hues and a horn ferrule. -H. 7 ¾” x 2 ¾”, O.L. 38 ¼” -$800-$1,200 -Cloisonné enamel ware is a metal working technique where a multi-colored glassy glaze is baked onto a metal surface and is similar to works developed before the ancient Mesopotamia and Egyptian cultures. It is said to have traveled from Southeast Europe, to China via the Silk Road, and eventually to Japan. -Japanese cloisonné enamelware first became internationally recognized in 1867 at the Paris International exposition. It reached culmination during the last century, when splendid examples of refined and delicate enamels were produced.
- CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE-Ca 1890
CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE-Ca 1890 -Large Shippo enamel handle with a flattened ball knob on its integral long and tapering stem profusely decorated on the top with four stylized chrysanthemums blooms and floral elements and on the stem with a coiling dragon all in matching bright colors on a black background. The encircling fabled animal with a scaled reptilian body, mighty paws and strong claws, has the usual large and frightening head with horns and long whiskers and an air puff suggesting a fiery breath. -The handle is executed in the ancient and traditional Far-Eastern love for the detail perfection, and comes with a fine silver collar on an ebony shaft and horn ferrule. -With the great popularity of canes and growing demand for decorative items, walking stick manufacturers of the western world, European as well as American, began to import cane handles and other items from the Orient in the second half of the 19th century. Japan and China were major suppliers for excellent carvings and great metalwork like this cane. -H. 9 ¾” x 1 ½”, O.L. 38 ¾” -$300-$400 -A Japanese dragon, also known as ryu or tatsu is a mythical animal from Japan. -Like other creatures called dragons, the Ryu is a big, fantastic animal that looks similar to a serpent, and is related to the Chinese lóng and the Korean yong. Like all these Asian dragons, it is shown without wings, has legs with claws, and usually lives in the ocean, the clouds, or heavens. Japanese dragons do not fly as often as the Chinese one, which is the reason why they usually appear much more like serpents. The ryu in art has only three toes, instead of the lóng’s five or the yong’s four. -Japanese dragons usually live in the sea. This is because Japan is an island, and the sea is present in most of its geography. -Ryu originated from China and is one of the four creatures from heavens of Japanese mythology (the other three are the phoenix, turtle and tiger). It has often been the symbol of the Emperor or of a hero. -In China and Japan chrysanthemum is an emblem of full and long life, of scholarship and contentment. It was thought to hold the key of eternal life. The Japanese have adopted it as a national emblem and as the badge of the imperial family. -The Imperial Seal of Japan or National Seal of Japan, also called the Chrysanthemum Seal
- CHINESE CLOISONNé ENAMEL TWO-HANDLE
CHINESE CLOISONNé ENAMEL TWO-HANDLE VASE AND A JAPANESE BRASS VASEChinese Cloisonné Enamel Two-Handle Vase and a Japanese Brass Vase
- A pair of 20th Century Japanese
A pair of 20th Century Japanese bronze and cloisonne enamel three handled cylindrical vessels the bodies decorated in colours with flowering plants the ring handles modelled with face marks 9.75ins (247mm) high (marked ''Made in Japan'' to base - minor damage to enamels)
- CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANECa. 1880-Large
CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANECa. 1880-Large Shippo enamel knob of a modified Milord shape with a round and flattened top and an integral, long and tapering body profusely decorated with various signs, emblems and blooms on a dark, almost black background with the traditional clouds. The handle is executed in the ancient and traditional Far-Eastern love for the detail perfection and distinguishes with a pleasing blend of enigmatic and unusual earth tones. It comes with a striking brass collar, dark, almost black rosewood wood shaft and a horn ferrule. With the great popularity of canes and growing demand for decorative items, walking stick manufacturers of the western world, European as well as American, began to import cane handles and other items from the Orient in the second half of the 19th century. Japan and China were major suppliers for excellent carvings and great metalwork like this cane. H. 3 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L. 40” Cloisonné is a way of enameling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are used to delineate the decorative areas (cloisons in French, hence cloisonné) into which enamel paste is applied before the object is fired and polished. The Japanese characters used for the word shippo (the Japanese term for enamelware) mean “Seven Treasures” which is a reference to the seven treasures mentioned in Buddhist texts. Although these treasures may vary, they generally included at least some of the following: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese applied this expression to the rich colors found on Chinese enamel wares and later to those they made themselves.
- A JAPANESE GINBARI ENAMEL KORO.Meiji
A JAPANESE GINBARI ENAMEL KORO.Meiji / Taisho period. With silver plated ring handles, lid and liner. Delicately decorated with foliate motif. Height - 12cm
- Large Japanese covered twin handle
Large Japanese covered twin handle cloisonne vase late 19th century The silver wire flower and scroll enameled domed cover is surmounted with gilt metal stylized kiku, over a urn shape body with three diaper bands to neck and four arabesque shields in reverse to outer wall, raised on oval base, the shouldered mounted with two scrolling lotus flower and leaf on yellow ground handles. H: 11 in.
- JAPANESE CLOISONN? ENAMEL JARDINI?RE
JAPANESE CLOISONN? ENAMEL JARDINI?RE Meiji Period. Bird butterfly and floral decoration - 12 1/4 in. diam.
- A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger
A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger of circular footed form decorated with a crane and flowering foliage on a blue ground with a repeating medallion and cartouche pattern border the reverse depicting scrolling clouds in a blue sky unmarked. Diameter 11 7/8 inches.
- JAPANESE CLOISONNE JARDINERE: Decorated
JAPANESE CLOISONNE JARDINERE: Decorated in colored cloisonne enamels on copper. With cranes in flight and cherry blossoms on a turquoise background. Having decorative patterns along edges. Approx. 7.25'' h x 11.5'' w x 9.25'' d.
- JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL DESK
JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL DESK SET Japanese cloisonne enameled brass two-handled (one detached) desk set, circa 1920s, with two lion-finial compartments for pens and brushes, and inkwell, and five dishes. 2" H x 10.75" W x 7.25" D.
- 95. CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE -CA.
95. CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE -CA. 1890 -TURQUOISE COLORED ...95. Cloisonné Enamel Cane -Ca. 1890 -Turquoise colored Shippo enamel crook handle with an elongated vertical stem decorated with, what seems to be, a flowering wisteria in classic lavender hues and green leafage on one side and whitish on the other. The flawless handle is executed in the ancient and traditional Far-Eastern love for the detail perfection, and comes with a metal collar on an ebonized tropical wood shaft and a horn ferrule. -H. 6” x 3” O.L. 37 ¼” -$500-$700 -Cloisonné is a way of enameling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are used to delineate the decorative areas (cloisons in French, hence cloisonné) into which enamel paste is applied before the object is fired and polished. -The Japanese characters used for the word shippo (the Japanese term for enamelware) mean “Seven Treasures” which is a reference to the seven treasures mentioned in Buddhist texts. Although these treasures may vary, they generally included at least some of the following: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese applied this expression to the rich colors found on Chinese enamel wares and later to those they made themselves.
- JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN JARDINI?RE.
JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN JARDINI?RE. Dragon and brocade decoration upright handle - 13 in. diam.
- Japanese Cloisonne Vase Japanese
Japanese Cloisonne Vase Japanese late 19th/early?20th century.? A cloisonne vase with long neck and bulbous?body having two stylized handles the body with?floral and?stylized Buddhist motifs on a?cloud-strewn?blue ground unmarked; ht.?10.25 in. Condition: Pockmarks?to enamel.
- JAPANESE CLOISONN? ENAMEL VASE
JAPANESE CLOISONN? ENAMEL VASE Meiji Period. Bird and floral decoration electrified - 17 in. high.
- 45. CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE -CA.
45. CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE -CA. 1890 -OPERA SHAPED SHIPP...45. Cloisonné Enamel Cane -Ca. 1890 -Opera shaped Shippo enamel handle with integral longer stem profusely decorated with various blooms and floral elements in well matched vivid colors on a black background with coiling clouds. The flawless handle is executed in the ancient and traditional Far-Eastern love for the detail perfection, and comes on an ebony shaft with brownish hues and a horn ferrule. Flawless. -With the great popularity of canes and growing demand for decorative items, walking stick manufacturers of the western world, European as well as American, began to import cane handles and other items from the Orient in the second half of the 19th century. Japan and China were major suppliers for excellent carvings and great metalwork like this cane. -Cloisonné is a way of enameling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are used to delineate the decorative areas (cloisons in French, hence cloisonné) into which enamel paste is applied before the object is fired and polished. -The Japanese characters used for the word shippo (the Japanese term for enamelware) mean “Seven Treasures” which is a reference to the seven treasures mentioned in Buddhist texts. Although these treasures may vary, they generally included at least some of the following: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese applied this expression to the rich colors found on Chinese enamel wares and later to those they made themselves. -H. 7 ½” x 3 ¼”, O.L. 37 ½” -$700-$900
- JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE
JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, 9.25"h.
- Japanese bronze vase, enamel embossed
Japanese bronze vase, enamel embossed calligraphy body, double elephant head handles, 16" h
- JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE,
JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE, H: 19 INJapanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase, H: 19 in
- JAPANESE CLOISONNE CENSER ,20TH
JAPANESE CLOISONNE CENSER ,20TH C. Japanese ,20th C, a lobbed shaped bronze censer supported on four legs, decorated with scrolls and floral motifs on a yellow ground, with two upright handles.
H: 3.8"(9.8cm) D: 5.5"(14cm)
Condition: with bronze surface wear due to age, but in overall fair condition
- (2) Japanese cloisonne enamel covered
(2) Japanese cloisonne enamel covered jars, exotic bird & floral decoration, attached to carved wood base (6" h), floral decoration, attached to carved wood base (4-3/4" h)
- Japanese Signed Cloisonné and
Japanese Signed Cloisonné and Porcelain Vase Japanese. A blue and white porcelain baluster-form vase with chrysanthemum handles with gilt petals. The body has a cloisonne band over the porcelain having flowers and butterflies against a blue ground. The bottom has three lines of overglaze red calligraphic script possibly signed for artist Takeuchi Chubei; ht. 15.25 in. (39 cm). Ex Collection of Charles F. Bishop Kansas City/Colorado Springs. Condition: Two leaves cracked. Repairs to mouth.Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
- 66. CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE -CA.
66. CLOISONNé ENAMEL CANE -CA. 1890 -LARGE SHIPPO ENAME...66. Cloisonné Enamel Cane -Ca. 1890 -Large Shippo enamel handle with a substantial round and flattened knob on its integral long and tapering stem profusely decorated with various blooms and floral elements in well matched darker colors. The flawless handle is executed in the ancient and traditional Far-Eastern love for the detail perfection, and comes on an ebony shaft and horn ferrule. -With the great popularity of canes and growing demand for decorative items, walking stick manufacturers of the western world, European as well as American, began to import cane handles and other items from the Orient in the second half of the 19th century. Japan and China were major suppliers for excellent carvings and great metalwork like this cane. -H. 4 ¾” x 2”, O.L. 35” -$700-$900 -Cloisonné is a way of enameling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are used to delineate the decorative areas (cloisons in French, hence cloisonné) into which enamel paste is applied before the object is fired and polished. -The Japanese characters used for the word shippo (the Japanese term for enamelware) mean “Seven Treasures” which is a reference to the seven treasures mentioned in Buddhist texts. Although these treasures may vary, they generally included at least some of the following: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese applied this expression to the rich colors found on Chinese enamel wares and later to those they made themselves.
- JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL COVERED
JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL COVERED JARJapanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar , 20th c., squared body with phoenix and moth cartouches on dark blue ground strewn with flowers and foliage, h. 11 3/4 in., w. 12 1/4 in., w. 9 1/4 in
- A fine Japanese cloisonne enamel
A fine Japanese cloisonne enamel two handled vase and cover early 20th century decorated in Kyoto Shippo style with motifs emblematic of The Seven Gods of Good Fortune on a type scroll work and brocade ground with gilded wires on three pointed feet 4.25in. Estimate ?800-1 200 VASE- REMOVEABLE GILT METAL LINER COVER HAS BLACK DEPOSITS ON THE GILT EDGE WHICH WILL REMOVE AFTER RUBBING WITH A THUMB NAIL. WHERE HANDLES ARE ATTACHED AT VERY BOTTOM AND SLIGHT GAP IN THE ENAMELS THIS IS IN MANUFACTURE THOUGH. BASICALLY GOOD Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?700
- A Japanese Cloisonne Vase of baluster
A Japanese Cloisonne Vase of baluster form with polychrome foliate decoration throughout having applied mythical beast form handles base stamped made in Japan. Height 14 1/4 inches.
- JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CHARGERJapanese
JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CHARGERJapanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger, decorated with cranes amid flowers on a pink ground, h. 1 7/8 in., dia. 14 1/8 in.; together with a painted black lacquer octagonal tea caddy, h. 6 3/4 in., w. 4 1/2 in., d. 3 5/8 in. (2 pcs.)
- Two Japanese cloisonne umbrella
Two Japanese cloisonne umbrella handles and a similar cane handle 1) umbrella handle - floral decoration 12 in. L.; 2) umbrella handle - entwined dragon decoration 12 in. L.; 3) cane handle - floral decoration 8 in. L. Estimate $ 200-300 Dragon handle - various cracks and wear other two: age appropriate wear.
- A Rare Handled Cloisonne Vase With
A Rare Handled Cloisonne Vase With Mark of Ando Jubei Meiji Period Circa 1910 and unusual vase form with moriage elephant handles with silver wire the background in white enamel and the swollen rim having a silver mount decorated in a polychrome Deco inspired design with hanging tassels. The main image being a playful Foo Dog in green and purple with yellow eyes and claws with a spot of red at the open mouth. He plays with a decorated ball attached to a flowing blue ribbon. Signed in the enamel base with silver wire. Measures 9-1/2"T (22.86cm).
For a similar example of the crafted handles see page 279 plate number 287 "The Spendors of Meiji" the Khalili Collection. Private collection.
- A Kyoto Shippo Handled Ewer Meiji
A Kyoto Shippo Handled Ewer Meiji Period Circa 1880-90 polychrome enamels worked in silver and gilded wire with butterflies flowers and ferns. Overall brocade ground with tapered wire hinged loop handle and lid all with matched fittings. Raised on tripod feet blue enameled interior measures 6"T (15.2 cm) to top of handle body is 3"T (7.6 cm) to top of finial 6"L to spout. (15.2 cm). Ex-collection of Mr. Robert Robinson.
- Japanese Champleve Bronze Vase
Japanese Champleve Bronze Vase ring handles 12'' tall.
- JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL FLORAL
JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL FLORAL VASEJapanese cloisonne enamel vase, flared rim over baluster body, on circular foot, having polychrome floral pattern and red foil flowers, approx 12"h, 5"diam, 1.5lbs
- A Japanese lacquer and gilt metal
A Japanese lacquer and gilt metal mounted bowl, of palanquin form with two handles to each side, 57cm long