Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1910) Signed Ota Toshiro Cloisonné Vase Sky Blue 3.5” Inkan Old world craftsmanship for the

Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman

He leans on his staff in quiet serenity from a long life well lived

A real rarity is that the woven rope shoulder straps are included with this peddler's chest

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Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1910) Signed Ota Toshiro Cloisonné Vase Sky Blue 3.5” Inkan Old world craftsmanship for theThis is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1910) ornate cloisonn vase. The hand crafted decorations are of flowers on a brilliant metallic blue background. Markings indicate this was made by the artist Ota Toshiro (1869 1940) Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. This vase is about 3. 5" tall by 2" in diameter (9 x 5 cm). It weighs 2. 6 oz. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local