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Cloisonné enamel on a metal body (brass or bronze/copper base) with wirework partitions forming geometric and floral panels. • Artistic Style: The arrangement of patterns into alternating teardrop-shaped panels (panes) filled with dense floral arrangements and complex geometric diaper patterns is a hallmark of late 19th-century Japanese design.
• Technical Work: The intricate wirework (cloisons) used to separate different enamel colors reveals the high level of craftsmanship that Japanese studios perfected for export to Europe and the West during this time.
• Muted Color Palette: The use of earthy, matte brick reds, soft sage greens, and dark navy or black backgrounds is highly characteristic of everyday Meiji-era export wares. There are some losses to the enamel and also some enamel damage around the bottom of the jar (see picture)
