Meiji Cloisonne Vase, Irises Decoration, Blooms in Ginbari, Ota ZoJanuary 2015 Auction by Far East Asian ArtA Meiji period cloisonne vase with irises decoration on a light bluish green ground. The iris blooms executed in ginbari technique. Silver wire and mounts. Incised signature, Ota Zo (made by Ota), centered on the silver foot. A quarter inch bruise and associated lines, a couple older lines having acquired some soft color. Light scratching. Otherwise good condition. A quarter inch bubble in one of the ginbari blooms intact and probably from the time of creation. Height, 7 1/4 inches (18.42 cm)
