Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Ginger Jar

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A riot of color contained in a single form: this mid-20th century Japanese cloisonné ginger jar dazzles with a large-scale … Read more A riot of color contained in a single form: this mid-20th century Japanese cloisonné ginger jar dazzles with a large-scale chrysanthemum and peony pattern, each petal and leaf outlined in fine brass. The enamel work is alive with saturated pinks, greens, oranges, lavenders, and blues—tones that feel both exuberant and precise. Open the lid and the surprise continues: the interior shimmers in a brilliant turquoise, a detail that makes the whole piece glow from within. Cloisonné, an ancient technique perfected in Japan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, involves applying enamel into thin metal partitions (cloisons) to create intricate designs of astonishing clarity and depth. Once prized as luxury exports, these pieces became symbols of Japan’s mastery of decorative arts. This jar carries that legacy forward: decorative, functional, and utterly radiant, a small monument to craftsmanship that turns flowers into permanent bloom. See less