Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 7 October 2019

Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art

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ZAR 8 794
Lot 140
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 794

About this Item

A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912

of flattened ovoid form worked in fine silver wire with a conforming panel of morning glory, chrysanthemums and three butterflies against a pale lemon-yellow ground, the reverse with a panel of peonies and a small bird against a turquoise ground, enclosed by multiple flowerheads and divided by two dragons enamelled in shades of grey and white, the shoulders with Buddhist emblems, the neck with octagonal panels, the neck and foot with diaper borders, the metal base rim with a dent, 22,3cm high; and another, the baluster body worked with four sparrows amidst peonies and a bamboo fence against a turquoise ground, the neck and base with flowerheads, foliage and scrollwork against a black ground, 24,7cm high

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Provenance

The Andrew Newall Collection.



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