Japanese Cloisonne Moriage Enamel Lidded Box Attr – Ando Company

Japanese Cloisonne Moriage Enamel Lidded Box Attr – Ando Company.

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji period 1868-1912 cloisonne enamel lidded box certainly made by the Ando company in the golden period of cloisonne making circa 1910,the lid of the pale green enamel box is cleverly shaded to give the impression of an underwater scene of a pair of crabs among reeds, the reeds rendered in traditional cloisonne with the use of silver wire, undoubtedly the stand out feature of the box are the pair of crabs finely detailed in moriage ( in relief) a technique perfected by the Ando company whilst working with Kawade Shibataro, the delightful box is silk lined and carries the Jungin (pure silver ) mark to the inner rim, an absolute joy and a perfect addition to your enamel or Japanese works of art collection.

Provenance :

Direct from Japanese collection.

2020 Vision of an enlightened ruler – plate 29.

Condition report 

Good condition throughout.

Approximate sizes :

Length : 5 3/8″  13.5 cm.

Width :  4.1/4″    11 cm.

Height :  2.0″      5 cm.

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Condition report