Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Butterflies 7.5” Kodansu depicts two elegantly dressed youths

depicts two elegantly dressed youths engaged in kemari

Its timeless design exudes elegance

1880's) of all solid Keyaki (Japanese elm) front and case with Sugi (Japanese cedar) interiors

There are some scuffs and dents

The woven reed sliding door panels are intact and functional

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Butterflies 7.5” Kodansu depicts two elegantly dressed youthsThis is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870 90's) ornate cloisonn vase. The hand crafted decorations are supremely detailed geometric designs with butterflies on a black background. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. This vase is approximately 7. 5" tall by 3. 5" in diameter (21. 5 x 10 cm). It weighs about 1 pound. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, it