A small cloisonné enamel covered jar - Meiji Period

The gradually tapering sides of the ovoid body finely decorated with an overall design of multi-colored phoenixes amid flowering tendrils on a mirror black ground repeated on the low dome-shaped lid and knob finial, a scale-patterned band defining the short pedestal foot, further cloisonné enamel accents to the top of the arched handle attached to the shoulder, the interior with an unusual gilt metal cylindrical insert (minor kiln flaw to the base).
5in (12.3cm) high exclusive of handle - Sold for $500 plus Premium and tax

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Bonhams. Asian Decorative Art, 3 Mar 2008. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco