61. Another from the Kinkozan Sobei workshop

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Ceramic cloisonne has a particular beauty.  It is easy to see why it would be popular with buyers, and it […]

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60. Are bigger birds better?

This is the second large dragon and phoenix vase (18” or approx 46cm) in the collection. It is similar in […]

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59. A familiar phoenix

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This relatively modern vase has the dragon and houou bird theme seen many times before here. It contrasts wonderfully with […]

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58. Can you rely on a roundel?

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This next object is a pretty little vase in the now familiar Kyoto coins and roundels style. Some of the […]

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57. Roundel and roundel

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This lovely six lobed vase is covered in coins and roundels as well as neat and distinctive small gilded ‘strength […]

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56. Heart-flowers amid lobed-moons

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This is a simple cylindrical jar that is cloisonne on metal with colourful decoration using flowers, grapes, leaves and butterflies.  […]

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55. Birds among the flowers

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This is a bright and attractive vase with two birds patrolling a rich floral landscape. There are butterflies, daisy like […]

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54. Butterflies and daisies

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The decoration on this simple pot can be lost in its black background, but when carefully examined it is full […]

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53. Butterflies and birds on blue

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Unlike the previous two objects, this pair of lidded jars is constructed with cloisonne on a metal base. The pair […]

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52. Ceramic cloisonne with Kinkozan Sobei mark

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This small ceramic jar has a mark believed to be that of the workshop of Kinkozan Sobei VI 六代錦光山宗兵衞.   […]

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51. Ceramic cloisonne with Hansuke mark

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On this delicate small bowl the mark is 大日本半介製 (Dai Nihon HanSuke sei).  This is believed to be the mark […]

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50. Birds and dragons

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This very large 18″ tall vase (45.7 cm) is in the classic phoenix and dragon style. The large size (compared […]

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49. Simply Kyoto

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This simple vase is in what is by now a very recognisable style. There are roundels and coins and a […]

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48. Swirls of brown

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This lovely vase has curves in every direction. It is a little similar to the last pair of vases we […]

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47. A study in brown

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This pair of small vases have a simple design with lots of interesting small touches. Each is round with four […]

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