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Rare 30" inch Dragon Cloisonne Koro Jar Meiji Japanese Antique Enamel Bird Vase

$ 3695.47

Availability: 54 in stock
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Color: Blue
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Primary Material: Cloisonne
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Condition: This piece presents great and make a statement, however there are condition issues, they are follows: The prior owner performed repairs to the parts of the vessel predominantly on the Ho Ho bird side, where damage had occurred. Previous owner painted are as to not have bare metal in those areas add a couple nuts to the interior where the handles are since the old hardware for the handles weren't keeping the handles secured, the nuts were added to keep the handles from falling off, handles are a little lose but wont fall off at given they are secured with the nuts. Overall the piece has several areas of damage to the body and lid, and missing and or enamel damage, there are some areas where there is some spiderwebbing under the surface of the enamel for a example a few spots near the side of the dragon, finally and there is some normal wear from age. The stand has a bit of wear and damage as well. Please review the photos and these items/listing is sold as is. see more photos below

    Description

    Giant Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro and Coro with Stand. This beautifully enameled Vessel made in Japan in the Late 19th Century during Japan's Meiji Period (January 25, 1868 – July 30, 1912).
    Item features:
    Elegantly enameled flowers and geometric shapes along with a fierce dragon and majestic Ho Ho Birds on a gold stone ground with clouds
    Vessel contains:
    Domed lid with a knob Finial
    Lobed shaped angular handles,
    Footed base with floral and geometric lower and upper borders.
    A large koro sold at Christie's several years back, I attached a screenshot for your review
    Listing is for the single koro vase and stand.
    The koro / vase is about 30" inches Tall (76,2 cm) and about 27" inches (68,58 cm) at it's widest point, with a depth of about 17" inches (43,18 cm) [approximate measurements without the stand].
    The stand is about is 18" inches tall (45,72) and it's lacquered and appears to made from the exotic wood species rosewood.
    PLEASE NOTE:
    This piece presents great and make a statement, however there are condition issues, they are follows:
    The prior owner performed repairs to the parts of the vessel predominantly on the Ho Ho bird side, where damage had occurred. Previous owner painted are as to not have bare metal in those areas add a couple nuts to the interior where the handles are since the old hardware for the handles weren't keeping the handles secured, the nuts were added to keep the handles from falling off, handles are a little lose but wont fall off at given they are secured with the nuts.
    Overall the piece has several areas of damage to the body and lid, and missing and or enamel damage, there are some areas where there is some spiderwebbing under the surface of the enamel for a example a few spots near the side of the dragon, finally  and there is some normal wear from age. The stand has a bit of wear and damage as well.
    Please review the photos and these items/listing  is sold as is. Despite the issues states, this is an absolutely wonder piece piece and displays great.
    Here's additional photos:
    These are delicate and require a lot of shipping materials and the these are big heavy boxes, so shipping carriers charge accordingly, our prices reflect that accordingly.
    I also have Blue and White vases, other Larger vases and jars, Ginger Jars, and Cloisonne vases, check my other listings.