Description
Japanese cloisonne enamel vase of large globular form, boldly decorated with a pastel green glaze surrounding florets of stylised peony flowers Tashio-early Showa period. The base signed to the centre with the Ando company mark and Jungin silver mark to the rim.
Notes | Ando Cloisonné Company (安藤七宝店) is a Japanese cloisonne making company located in Sakae, Nagoya, central Japan. Founded in the late 19th century by Andō Jubei (Jusaburo 1876-1953) and his brother in law Andō Juzaemon they made the cloisonne company a huge success. They recruited Kawade Shibatarō (1856–1921) a renowned cloisonne artist in his own right to be the head of the Ando Company studio who further developed plique-à-jour technique. During the 30 years of the 20th century Ando company employed over 50 cloisonne artists and the company was given an Imperial Warrant of Appointment to the Japanese court.
Provenance | Sourced from a UK single owner collection.
Measurements | 22cm High x 26cm Wide ( 8.66 x 10.24 Inches )
Condition | Excellent, No damage & No Restoration.
