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Subject:Vase
Posted By: Keith Sun, Jan 04, 2015 IP: 66.234.203.244 I am in possession of this lovely vase. I know that it is at least 60 years old, possibly older than that. I believe it is cloisonné. I am not certain whether this fine vase is Chinese or Japanese. It depicts several interesting images, including men playing Go. If I had to guess, I would guess that it is Chinese. It would only be a guess though. |
Subject:Japanese
Posted By: beadiste Sun, Jan 04, 2015 The overall shape, smooth unbroken bright turquoise background, collar decoration, swamp green interior enamel, and the hairstyles and clothing just look Japanese to me. |
Subject:Better picture of other side?
Posted By: beadiste Mon, Jan 05, 2015 Something interesting seems to be represented there. |
Subject:Re: Better picture of other side?
Posted By: Keith Tue, Jan 06, 2015 What side would you like a better picture of? Where they are playing Go? Or a better picture of where the dragon is? Is there a specific thing you would like to see a better view of? Let me know. I will take a photo and post it. |
Subject:The dragon and the person with the hat, please
Posted By: beadiste Wed, Jan 07, 2015 Staying tuned... |
Subject:Re: Better picture of other side?
Posted By: Keith Tue, Jan 06, 2015 Here are different views of the vase. Hope this helps. |
Subject:Shishi-mai - Japanese Lion dance performers
Posted By: beadiste Wed, Jan 07, 2015 You can read up on it via Wikipedia and do some Google image searches, if you fee so inclined. I'm not enough up to speed on Japanese folk culture to identify the other performers and objects, but perhaps someone on this forum can provide more info. |
Subject:Re: Shishi-mai - Japanese Lion dance performers
Posted By: Keith Thu, Jan 08, 2015 No, there is no signature seal or any other marking on the base on anywhere else on the piece. This and the unusual subject matter for Japanese cloisonne is what made me think it might be Chinese. |
Subject:Naturalism
Posted By: beadiste Fri, Jan 09, 2015 I've seen other Japanese chargers featuring falcons, and one memorable pair showing a snake raiding a birds' nest. Naturalism vs the more stylized and symbolic Chinese menagerie. |
Subject:Re: Naturalism
Posted By: Bill H Sat, Jan 10, 2015 I believe the Japanese idealize birds of prey in much the same way Westerners do, as symbols of valor, nobleness, strength and victory. The "hawks vs doves" comparison comes through graphically in this probably Meiji-era place card holder in copper with image of an eagle with pigeon in its talons. Wonder if this was for use when the main course was squab? :) |
Subject:Re: Better picture of other side?
Posted By: Bill H Sun, Jan 11, 2015 While delving into one of my Japanese porcelain cups in the "children playing" pattern, I came across this past auction listing for a Japanese cloisonné vase which is stylistically related to yours and dated by the auctioneer simply as 19th century. This one didn't get any offers at auction, possibly because of its high opening bid and estimated worth. Its condition also looks somewhat less well kept than yours. |
Subject:Re: Better picture of other side?
Posted By: Keith Sun, Jan 11, 2015 Hello Bill, |
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