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A large hexagonal cloisonne enamel vase — Signed Ota | Meiji period, late 19th century

A large hexagonal cloisonne enamel vase

Signed Ota | Meiji period, late 19th century

A large hexagonal cloisonné enamel vase signed by the artist Ota, showcasing the geometric and decorative possibilities of the cloisonné technique. Created during the Meiji period's late 19th century, this piece demonstrates the period's mastery of enameling arts.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Masters of Enamel: The Collection of John and Muriel Okladek | Including Further Japanese Works of Art from the Meiji Period, 1868-1912

October 22, 2021

Estimate: $7,000 – $9,000

Lot 109

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A large hexagonal cloisonne enamel vase, Signed Ota | Meiji period, late 19th century

A large hexagonal cloisonné enamel vase signed by the artist Ota, showcasing the geometric and decorative possibilities of the cloisonné technique. Created during the Meiji period's late 19th century, this piece demonstrates the period's mastery of enameling arts.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Hexagonal Vase, Geometric Design, Japanese, Metalwork, Decorative Arts, Cloisonné Enamel, Late 19th Century, Meiji Period, Ota