Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Phoenix 6” Shin-Hanga the darker the ink

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Approximately 13ft long by 13" wide

and the general darkening of a century of use

with the exception of some minor dents and shrinkage

The fabric has an almost metallic sheen to it

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Phoenix 6” Shin-Hanga the darker the inkThis is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870 90's) ornate cloisonn vase. The hand crafted decorations are of a flowers and butterflies on a brilliant cobalt blue backgorund. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. This vase is about 6" tall by 3. 5" in diameter (15 x 9 cm). It weighs 10oz. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, it remains in fine condition. This is a