Lot #19: Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné 3.5" Miniature Vase – 100% Factory-Original Kiln Processing Markers

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné 3.5" Miniature Vase – 100% Factory-Original Kiln Processing Markers Offered for auction is an authentic, late Meiji to early Taisho period (circa 1890s–1920s) Japanese cloisonné enamel miniature bud vase. This pocket-sized export piece is decorated with a detailed, asymmetrical floral motif featuring violet, blue, and white blossoms set against a dark background, accented with fine brass wirework spirals (cloisons) and geometric borders. The vase features a traditional, unadorned brass baseplate and a green counter-enameled interior throat, characteristic of early Japanese export wares produced in historical workshops. This piece serves as an exceptional visual reference tool for collectors, showcasing the raw, unmanipulated manufacturing processes of turn-of-the-century Japanese craftsmanship. Dimensions: Height: 3.5 inches Width: 2 inches Condition & Manufacturing Processing Notes: Original Processing Markers: The exterior surface features widespread, textbook production "pinholes" (microscopic surface craters from escaping gas bubbles during the historical kiln-firing process), confirming its handmade antique origin. Shoulder Enamel Void: The shoulder area features a distinct processing marker where the enamel separated from the brass body during the firing or cooling stage, leaving an original factory-era void that exposes the dark copper/brass base metal underneath. UV/Blacklight Assay Results: Tested under ultraviolet light. The interior neck and base rim fluoresce a strong, bright neon blue, confirming authentic lead-fluxed mineral stabilizers. The exterior features a widespread, soft, non-bright yellowish/off-white dusting under UV, verifying the natural mineral impurities of a century-old glaze and an aged organic surface patina. Absolutely no modern plastic epoxies, fills, or contemporary composite repairs are present. General Wear: Minor age-related surface abrasions and scratching on the underside brass baseplate are present. Sold strictly as-is Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}