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Property from the John and Muriel Okladek Collection

A pair of cloisonné enamel vases | Meiji period, late 19th century

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November 3, 03:34 PM GMT

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2,000 - 3,000 GBP

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Property from the John and Muriel Okladek Collection

A pair of cloisonné enamel vases

Meiji period, late 19th century 


the slightly tapering form with everted necks and copper mounts, decorated in coloured cloisonné enamels and worked in silver wire, with prowling karashishi among tree peony on a deep blue enamel ground, unsigned 

(2)

Each 24 cm., 9¾ in. high

The karashishi is a Buddhist symbol of power and protection and is often considered the king of the animals; the peony is symbolic of both good fortune and wealth and is considered the queen of the flowers. Together they are seen as auspicious companions.