Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Rose Over Metallic Emerald Green 7” Charger Pale blue with cherry blossoms

Pale blue with cherry blossoms and a gold rim

Weight = ~120 pounds

they were practical containers for holding powdered tobacco

Two  drawers were used to house everything from iron chopsticks for tending the coals to extra charcoal

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Rose Over Metallic Emerald Green 7” Charger Pale blue with cherry blossomsThis is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870 90's) ornate cloisonn vase. The hand crafted decorations are of a rose on a brilliant metallic green background. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. This vase is about 7. 25" tall by 4. 25" in diameter (18. 5 x 10. 5 c m). It weighs 7. 5 oz. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, it remains in fine condition. This is a