Description:
Cloisonne Vase, Japan, baluster-shape with short waisted neck, decorated with plum blossoms and bamboo stalks between two bands of floral-patterned bands around mouth and foot rims, on a blue ground, "made in Japan" and with "Inaba" circular mark, stamped on base and foot rim, ht. 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700
glazing flaws with bubbles and pockmarks, making color variations on the blue ground, discoloration, surface scratches to metal rims.
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Keywords
Ella Bellnap Palmer, Henry CoolidgeSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
With expertise and a passion for the treasures of China, Japan, Korea and India, the Asian Works of Art department offers the best of Asian art at auction, from antiquities to contemporary works.