A Golden Age masterpiece! A high quality beautifully shaped fine antique silver wire Japanese cloisonné slender delicate vase from the Meiji era (1868 - 1912) that has a long neck, rounded body, complex shoulder design with shoulders tapering down in a rounded line to a narrow flared out foot. The fitting are brass.
The design is of a small graceful, arching white flowering tree with two wild song birds over a small garden of Japanese iris and chrysanthemum flowers. The background is a highly polished wireless deep midnight blue. The design is executed meticulously with very fine silver wire.
The vase is 9 1/2" tall. unsigned. Excellent condition. There is a tiny professional restoration in the midnight blue area as shown in the close-up. Stand is not included. Ask all questions before bidding.