A CLOISONNÉ VASE WITH A MAPLE TREE AND FLOWERS Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The baluster-shaped cloisonné vase with a narrow neck and flaring mouth, beautifully decorated with silver wire and colored enamels on a midnight blue ground depicting a flowering maple tree with wisteria, above a dense composition of irises and other flowers. The rim and foot ring with geometric borders, applied with gilt copper and with a maker’s mark to the underside.

HEIGHT 15.3 cm

Condition: Fine condition with few surface scratches, surface wear to enamels, and a small loss to the upper part of the backside.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.