Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Shishi Foo Lion Vase 9.5

  

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Shishi Foo Lion Vase. Beautiful 19th century vase with unusual pattern. Each panel on the vase is topped with a stylized Shishi or foo lion. One panel has a white bird flying over flowers on a turquoise ground. The opposite panel has a stone ground with cloisonne flowers.

Beautiful floral medallion border in between panels. Small butterflies decorate the neck.

Great condition, but does have pitting from age. The vase measures 9.5 tall.