Japanese Experimental Lacquered Cloisonne Enameled Vase - Pictured In Book (PIB)

Description

Here is the rarest Japanese lacquered enamel “urushi shippo” technique vase; a subcategory of totai shippo (cloisonné enamel artworks which a ceramic, earthenware or porcelain body or foundation is utilized).
The highlight of the work is the beautiful design of the vase; the wisteria (fuji) blossoms worked in an unusual matte gray lacquered enamel finish.
The butterfly is finely rendered and seems to float on the surface of the vase.
Most of the design is executed in the soft, subdued finish, but the bottom portion transitions to a lighter lacquered enamel shade, which is very strong and vibrant.
The vase in excellent antique condition considering its age with only minimal surface abrasions or scuffs.  Please refer to the images provided.
I originally purchased this vase decades ago as part of my efforts to obtain as many examples of totai shippo works for my reference book on Japanese cloisonné. The foundation exhibit a bright white porcelain like surface, which I have not encountered more than a handful of times.
This exact piece is illustrated on page 91 in Chapter 12, “Totai Shippo,” cloisonne enamel in which a ceramic, earthenware or porcelain body or foundation is utilized, in “Japanese Cloisonne Enamels; A Private Collector’s Notes and Reference Guide,” by Gary Yoshino.  A copy of page 91 will be provided to the lucky buyer of this vase.
Overall, a finely worked example of a very rare technique that was only produced for very a short time.
The height of this vase is approximately 9.25 inches
The width of this vase is approximately 2.75 inches
Due to the fragile nature of the “urushi shippo” technique, this piece will be double boxed and packed with tremendous care.  This item will be shipped by USPS Priority Mail with insurance to confirmed addresses within the United States. We currently cannot ship overseas or international deliveries at this time.  International customers who utilize freight forwarding companies are requested to refrain from bidding.
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