Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Meiping Vase Gold Ground Lotus Chrysanthemum Butterfly 9"H Architectural yet well loved

yet well loved

It is made of cast iron and is 8" In diameter

This is a 6 3/4" x 10" Yoshitoshi giclée reproduction print of a Japanese Meiji era ukiyo-e (woodblock print) titled Katada Bay Moon c

Japanese cloisonné is an exquisite art form that marries meticulous craftsmanship with vibrant aesthetics

Very solidly built

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Meiping Vase Gold Ground Lotus Chrysanthemum Butterfly 9"H Architectural yet well lovedCloisonn Enamel Meiping Vase Jingtailan Gold Ground Floral and Butterfly China, late Qingearly Republic, 19thearly 20th century A meiping form cloisonn vase on a warm yellow gold ground filled with a fine repeating cloud scroll pattern, decorated with large lotus and chrysanthemum blooms in pink and lavender with green foliage, and a polychrome butterfly in flight. The neck carries a heart and scroll border in blue and white; the foot is gilt edged.