Very Fine Meiji Period (1868-1912) Cloisonne Enamel Vase by J. Ando Cloisonné Company, Chrysanthemum Motifs, Silver Trim and Green Enamel Interior – Original Box

 A Meiji Japanese cloisonné vase by Ando Cloisonné Company located in Sakae, Nagoya, central Japan. Founded in the late 19th century by Ando Jubei (Jusaburo 1876-1953) and with his brother in law Ando Juzaemon made the cloisonne company a huge success. They recruited Kawade Shibatarō (1856–1921) a renowned cloisonne artist in his own right to be the head of the Ando Company studio who further developed plique-à-jour technique. The Ando company earned an Imperial Warrant of Appointment to supply cloisonné to the Japanese court and also provided state gifts. They also received international recognition, exhibiting at major events like the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900. 

The cloisonné enamel technique involves using fine metal wires to create compartments (cloisons) on a metal surface, which are then filled with coloured enamel powder.  The baluster body rises from a slightly spreading foot to a broad waisted neck with a silver rim and green enamel interior. The colour of the ground is a striking very deep dark-blue that looks black and features wonderful stylized  Chrysanthemums leaves that “feel like they are growing”  and “Cosmos type buds” stem from green leaves of varying hues. The base has a geometric dot pattern that borders silver trim.  The wood box and Japanese paper information enclosed is attributed to the Ando Company (安藤七宝店).