Japanese Totai Shippo “Tree Bark” Cloisonné Vase, 19th Century, Tall Bottle Form

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A 19th century Japanese cloisonné vase of tall bottle form, the earthenware body covered in finely crackled glaze and decorated … Read more A 19th century Japanese cloisonné vase of tall bottle form, the earthenware body covered in finely crackled glaze and decorated in earthy-toned enamel with a naturalistic tree bark motif. Executed in the rare Totai Shippo technique—cloisonné enamel applied to a ceramic body rather than metal—the surface features delicate wirework forming an intricate natural scene of foliage, birds, and floral elements in deep red, forest green, grey, and cream against a warm brown ground. A refined example of Meiji-era innovation and craftsmanship. Height: 9.25 in. See less