Small Enameled Brass Japanese Vase with Wisteria Pattern

Collectibles : Oriental : Enameled Vase

 

This lovely enameled brass vase dates prior to 1950 and similar ones were made in Japan from 1875 to 1950. This vase has been in my family since at least the 1930s. There is an unidentified markers mark on the bottom, a lotus outline with a Japanese character in the center (see photo).

The enamel is clear and is like an overglaze over metallic imprint in a small fan or shell configuration that is a silver white. On this is painted leaves and blossoms reminiscent of wisteria vines.

The vase measures 3 1/2 inches tall (8.75 cm), the base is about 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm), the top opening is just less than 3/4 inch (1.87 cm) and the narrowest part of the neck is about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm).

There is some damage from the interior where the metal has degraded and is visible through the enamel. However, it does not significantly take away from its beauty.

Item ID: 2067BG

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