Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art

Online-Only Auction, 23 - 28 November 2022

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Oriental Works of Art
  • A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel and metal coasters, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 500 - 3 000

About this Item

A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel and metal coasters, early 20th century

each set to the centre with a crane in flight against a black ground, wavy rim, engraved Made in Japan, 8,2cm diameter; a Japanese cloisonné enamel dish, 20th century, circular, enamelled with a spray of peonies and blossom against a white ground enclosed by a blue lappet border, the reverse enamelled in black, raised on a low foot, moulded maker's mark, 12,2cm diameter; a Japanese cloisonné enamel box, Ando Jubei, early 20th century, rectangular, the cover enamelled in high relief with chrysanthemums and blooms against a textured brown ground, strapwork to the corners, wavy rim, the interior of the cover inlaid with linen highlighted in gilt, the body and interior similar, impressed factory mark, 4,1cm high; and a pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel dishes, Ando Cloisonné Company Ltd, 20th century, cased, each half-moon enamelled with purple and pink blooms, the reverse with stippled black enamel, Ando Cloisonné paper label, the pink example with two minor bruises, 12cm wide

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Provenance

The Property of an Oriental Collector.



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