Japanese cloisonné enamel vase Meiji period

Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of baluster form, finely worked in gold and silver wire depicting a scene with sparrows in flight amongst flowering branches, cherry blossoms and peonies against a soft cream-coloured ground. The shoulder, neck and lower body with floral motifs and foliage set within black cloud-shaped reserves applied with gilt mounts, Meiji period 1868-1912.

The cherry blossom (sakura 桜), are among the most celebrated motifs in Japanese art, symbolising the transient nature of life, beauty, and renewal. The peony (botan 牡丹) is a symbol of prosperity, honour, nobility.The sparrow (suzume 雀) is symbolic of happiness and prosperity. The stylised black cloud reserves are associated with good fortune.

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