Description:
Two Miniature Cloisonne Vases, Japan, 19th/20th century, one decorated with a dragon in a pink floral panel and a phoenix in a light blue floral panel against a gold-speckled ground with floral design; the other decorated with two dragons alternating with two phoenixes in two gold-speckled panels and red panels, respectively, both with same mark incised on the base, ht. 3 5/8 in.
Estimate $700-900
in good condition with minor loss of gilt and enamel.
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Keywords
Japan
Suhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263

Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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