Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Phoenix 6” Shin-Hanga This vase was used in

This vase was used in a butsudan (Buddhist family shrine) to offer flowers

The fabric has an almost metallic sheen to it

and the general darkening of a century of use

71" x 63" x 37" (width x height x depth)

painted surfaces and whitewall tires

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Phoenix 6” Shin-Hanga This vase was used inThis is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870 90's) ornate cloisonn vase. The hand crafted decorations are of a flowers and butterflies on a brilliant cobalt blue backgorund. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. This vase is about 6" tall by 3. 5" in diameter (15 x 9 cm). It weighs 10oz. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, it remains in fine condition. This is a