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Tsukimi GalleryTsukimi Gallery
Cloisonné enamel vase decorated with orange and creme stems of barley on a dark red ground, with silver wires and mounts
With Andō mark under the base
Showa era, mid 20th century
H. 20.7 cm, Diam. 26.5cm
Public collections : A similar pair of vases with red background and orchids design in the Liang Li Museum, Hong Kong- a vase around the same date of production in the British Museum
900,00 €
About Andō Company
Founded by Andō Jubei around 1880 in the city of Nagoya, the Andō Company was one the foremost cloisonné enamel makers during the Meiji period (1868-1912). Perfecting various enameling techniques, Andō Jubei's workshop won many prizes, starting with the medal obtained during the World's Columbian Exhibition of Chicago in 1893. Around 1900, year of the Exposition Universelle in Paris, Andō Company was appointed supplier of the Imperial Household,which then ordered pieces for diplomatic gifts.
Reinventing its design, decor and techniques for almost 150 years, the company is the only enamel makers founded in the 19th century that is still producing high quality pieces.