Description
Fine and rare Japanese Komainu cloisonne enamel vase Tashio-early Showa period. The vase of ovoid form decorated in an off white enamel glaze with a boldly coloured temple dog to the centre in a mix of musen-jippo (wireless cloisonne) and yusen (wired). The temple dog standing upon a matching base with simulated mist surrounding the it. Signed on the bottom to the centre with theĀ Shobido ofĀ OsakaĀ company mark, the vase mounted on a white metal plated rim. A fine cloisonne vase suited to any contemporary room, avid Japanese cloisonne collector or someone looking for a single statement piece.
Notes |Ā Shobido – Primarily known as a retailer for high-end giftware including yusen-jippo cloisonne. Examples ofĀ Shobido cloisonne vases are often very innovative and incorporate many techniques. The mark typically formed in wire in the base and not too dissimilar to the Ando Company mark.
Komainu ēē¬ – also known as lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance, main hall, or inner shrine of many Japanese Shinto shrines or kept inside the inner shrine itself. The first type is called sando komainu åéēē¬ (‘visiting road Komainu’), the second and much older type are called jinnai komainu é£å ēē¬ (‘shrine inside komainu’). They also are found at Buddhist temples, nobility residences and even private homes.
Provenance | Sourced from a UK single owner collection.
Measurements |Ā 30cm High x 23cm Wide ( 11.81 x 9.05 Inches )
Condition | Very Good, rubbing to the metal rims, No Damage or Restoration to the enamel
