Major Collections

Vase with design of birds and flowers of the four seasons

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Vase with design of birds and flowers of the four seasons
Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927)
dated 1899
exhibited in Paris International Exposition in 1900 [the gold medal]
cloisonné enamels D.25.0×H.36.0 
This is the masterpiece of yusen and cloisonné enamels of black glaze ground color originated by Namikawa. Silver wires outlining trunks of minute design are thick and fine such as expression of painting by brush. Along with subtle gradation, the effect of the cherry blossom, maple leaves and bird design appearing from the darkness is characteristic.