Japanese Enamel Bird & Prunus Vase w/ Mounts
Updated September 19, 2026
| Lot number | 37 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 150.00 USD |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | SEPTEMBER AUCTION |
| Date | September 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Big Shanty Auction |
| Location | Marietta, Georgia |
Elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of baluster form, decorated on a pale celadon-blue ground with a finely rendered bird perched among flowering prunus branches and bamboo. The composition features vivid pink and red blossoms with yellow centers, deep green foliage, and dark branching accented by delicate wirework, creating a graceful naturalistic design typical of late 19th- to early 20th-century Japanese decorative enamel. The vase is finished with silver-tone metal mounts at the rim and foot, giving the piece a refined presentation and strong decorative presence. In good condition overall with light age-appropriate surface wear and minor tarnish to the metal mounts; no obvious major losses, cracks, or significant enamel damage visible. Measures 8" H x 4.5" Diameter.
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