{"product_id":"japanese-ginbari-cloisonne-vase-with-crane-pine-meiji-taisho-c-1900-1920","title":"Japanese Ginbari Cloisonné Vase with Crane \u0026 Pine, Meiji \/ Taishō, c.1900–1920","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA refined Japanese ginbari cloisonné vase dating to the late Meiji or early Taishō period, circa 1900–1920.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is decorated with a graceful crane amongst pine branches and foliage, set against a luminous pale turquoise-blue ginbari ground. Beneath the translucent enamel, metallic foil creates the characteristic shimmering, finely textured surface associated with this distinctive Japanese enamelling technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained palette and generous areas of uninterrupted blue give the piece an elegant, almost atmospheric quality, allowing the crane and foliage to emerge gradually as the vase is viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGinbari Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinbari is a distinctive form of Japanese cloisonné in which patterned metallic foil is applied over the metal body and subsequently covered with translucent enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foil remains visible beneath the enamel, creating the delicate reflective texture seen across the surface of this vase. The technique became particularly associated with sophisticated Japanese enamel production during the late Meiji and Taishō periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDecoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal decoration depicts a crane amongst pine and foliage, rendered in white, black, green and turquoise with subtle touches of pink and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than covering the entire body, the pictorial decoration occupies selected areas of the vase, leaving large expanses of the pale blue ginbari ground visible. This restrained composition particularly emphasises the reflective foil beneath the enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is formed on a metal body with dark metal mounts to the neck and foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base retains its fitted metal base plate. An internal metal fitting is also visible deep within the neck. This has been left entirely undisturbed, and no attribution is made regarding its precise constructional function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is unsigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeriod \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Meiji \/ early Taishō\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1900–1920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginbari cloisonné enamel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003eH 16 × W 6.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003eH 6.3 × W 2.6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition, consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enamel and ginbari foil ground show age-related surface wear, minor marks, localised discolouration and natural irregularities consistent with the age and delicate construction of this technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal mounts display natural age-related patination. The fitted metal base plate remains present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no obvious major losses visible to the principal decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luminous turquoise ground makes this a particularly striking small-scale decorative object. Displayed alone against dark timber or amongst a collection of ceramics and historic objects, the vase has enough colour and surface interest to create a strong focal point without overwhelming its surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFAQ\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the vase antique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The vase is attributed to the late Meiji or early Taishō period, circa 1900–1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is ginbari cloisonné?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGinbari is a Japanese enamelling technique in which metallic foil beneath translucent enamel creates a distinctive shimmering, textured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the vase signed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The vase is unsigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the decoration depict?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design features a crane amongst pine branches and foliage against a pale turquoise-blue ginbari ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 16 cm high and 6.5 cm wide (6.3 × 2.6 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat condition is it in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is in good antique condition consistent with age, with surface wear, minor marks, localised discolouration and patination to the metal mounts. Please refer to the photographs for full condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the metal fitting visible inside the neck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn internal metal fitting is present deep within the neck. It appears to form part of the vase's original construction and has been left completely undisturbed. We do not make a more specific attribution regarding its function.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58268160000331,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/9736\/2251\/files\/DSC_0578.jpg?v=1787828258","url":"https:\/\/fontaine.london\/products\/japanese-ginbari-cloisonne-vase-with-crane-pine-meiji-taisho-c-1900-1920","provider":"fontaine london","version":"1.0","type":"link"}