Miniature Ant. Japanese Cloisonne Kogo.Opaque/Translucent Enamels w/Braided Cloi

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Antique Miniature Japanese 3 Footed Cloisonne Kogo w/ Opaque(standard) & Translucent Enamels Presented for your consideration today is this finely made Japanese cloisonne three footed kogo(covered storage box).It's decorated around it's entire circumference with hanging flowers,greenery,and a few small butterflies.They are done with opaque enamels in the standard fashion,with deep blue translucent background enamels interspersed throughout it's entirety.There are tiny silvered bits below the translucent enamels which make it sparkle when it catches the light.The piece appears simple in it's construction,relatively speaking of course,as the decorations are not complicated,as they have to be quite compact to fit onto such a small piece.However,if you look closely,you can see that large portions of the wired areas are done with braided wires,which is not done on your normal type of run of the mill piece.I say deep blue when describing the background enamels color on the main piece,as the translucent enamels are a much richer colored blue than they appear in the photos,although nowhere near as blue as the almost blue black opaque color enamel on it's underside.Just a slightly darker blue than as shown.It's top cover has purple,aquamarine,and the same deep blue color decoration found on the main portion of the piece,all of them being translucent,and being bordered by standard opaque enamel decorations.Unfortunately,as with most cloisonne pieces,the photos are a poor expression of this beautiful piece,as it has been my experience that almost all cloisonne looks much better in person than it does in a photograph.And this piece is no exception. Dimensions:This piece is 2 15/16" tall,to the top of it's finial,and about 2 1/2" wide,at it's widest points.It weighs 2.8 oz.'s,so it will ship as a 2 lb. parcel,if shipped by itself. Condition:Excellent antique condition.I don't see any damages to the enameled portions,other than age related slight wear and a slight patina to the surfaces.There is heavier wear and a darker patina to the top metaled portions,with a very tiny area with heavy wear or abrasion,although it looks and feels smooth at this point in time.This beautiful piece is in remarkable condition considering it's age,which most assuredly dates to the late nineteenth or to the early years of the twentieth century. I will combine purchases to save you on postage,if this can be done safely.I don't charge a handling fee,and I'll pay the cost to insure your item,through the USPS,myself.The shipping price noted is for domestic,US,shipping**. If I do end up inadvertently overcharging for the postage,I'll let you know about it when I send you the tracking information,and I'll refund the difference back to you at that time.I fully guarantee all of my items to be as described.Please note my return policy,and my feedback as a seller.Also,if I make a significant error in the listing,I'll pay the shipping both ways,should you wish to return the item. **International bidders should contact me,prior to bidding,for rates and services,if available,to your country.If I quote you an International shipping quote,it is just that,a shipping quote.You,the buyer,are responsible for all customs duties,tariffs,taxes,etc. that your particular country may impose on imported items.I will not list an item as a gift,or lower it's value when filling out a customs declaration form.All international transactions will be shipped via USPS Express Mail Service(EMS),although,i f you wish,I can check to see if USPS International Priority Mail will work for your particular country and parcel. Please ask all questions before bidding.Please take a moment to view my other listings.Thank you for viewing my auction. read more

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