SALE Japanese Dragon Oriental Cloisonne & Pigeon Blood Foil Jar with Lid

Collectibles : Oriental : Cloisonne : Japanese

 

A fabulous footed antique Japanese cloisonne jar with a three-clawed dragon encircling the jar's body. The dragon's long serpent-shaped body is composed of a deep green cloisonne that is brought to life with gold or copper flecks, while the dragon belly is a contrasting white. Deep blue pointed fins add a spirited touch to his rolling topside as well as the tail that stretches back and around, near the return to his ominous open jaw.

Cobalt blue clouds float amidst the translucent red enamel that covers a silver foil ground around the sides. The jar top and lid are decorated with a beautiful cloisonne floral-type pattern, with a foiled pigeon blood coloring again found at the base of the bronze flower knob. The jar underside is finished in a cobalt cloisonne pattern with one white flower at the center, while the jar sits atop three small curved feet.

In very fine condition, there is very little loss to the enamel work, and no dents or damage to the jar's body or feet. (The photos were taken on a bright sunny day, so there's a bit of glare due to the foil reflection.) I speculate the lid was at one point dropped, as there's a small bruise-type crack in the red enameling and the knob does not sit totally upright. (With gentle care, it's likely you could reverse the slight lean in the knob.)

Jar measures 3-1/2" in diameter and 3-3/4" high to the knob. Circa 1900.

Item ID: 01950