No. 94409853

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Vase - Enamel, Silver, A refined cloisonné vase in the style of Hayashi Kodenji depicting cherry blossoms with sparrows - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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Vase - Enamel, Silver, A refined cloisonné vase in the style of Hayashi Kodenji depicting cherry blossoms with sparrows - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)

Elegante vaso giapponese, nello stile di Hayashi Kodenji, in smalto cloisonné lavorato con filo d'argento raffigurante la fioritura del ciliegio con passeri in volo e appollaiati su un tronco. Il disegno è reso vivace dal filo d'argento che delimita le diverse parti del disegno e crea una sorta di intarsio luminoso. Hayashi Kodenji (1831-1915) originario di Nagoya fu un artista di spicco nel campo del cloisonné durante il periodo Meiji. Durante la sua carriera, Kodenji contribuì alla fondazione e alla direzione della gilda degli smaltatori di Shippo-cho. Nel 1894, aprì una scuola per formare nuovi artigiani, mantenuta attiva fino al 1907. --- Il vaso è in ottime condizioni. Sono presenti leggere usure superficiali. Si prega di fare riferimento alle immagini per ulteriori dettagli. La storia dei bronzi, degli argenti e degli smalti è strettamente legata a quella di una figura iconica del Giappone: il Samurai. Per tutto il periodo Edo, cioè dal 1603 al 1868, l'effettiva élite di controllo del territorio era proprio quella dei Samurai. Erano loro infatti che governavano, sotto la guida del Daimyo, le varie province del Paese. Quando terminò il periodo Edo ed iniziò la Restaurazione Meiji, la struttura sociale del Giappone subì un radicale cambiamento. Il 28 marzo del 1876 fu emanato l’editto Haitorei. Con questo provvedimento si vietava ai samurai di portare le spade in pubblico, pena la confisca dell’arma. Questo stato di cose gettò nello sconforto gli artigiani dei metalli che si trovarono improvvisamente senza commercio. Fu solamente una fase iniziale però, perché nel giro di poco tempo gli artigiani stessi si reinventarono. Nel corso del tempo avevano infatti affinato straordinarie capacità artistiche. Declinare quindi la loro maestria in una produzione alternativa fu quasi una naturale conseguenza. Non potendosi più dedicare alla fabbricazione di accessori per armature e spade, iniziarono una produzione di manufatti di uso quotidiano. E in molti casi di oggetti da decorazione. Fu l’inizio di un grande successo. Presto la copiosa produzione artistica ebbe riscontri concreti. Non passò infatti inosservata agli occhi di diplomatici stranieri, viaggiatori e consiglieri militari che si trovavano in Giappone in quel periodo. Ma i confini nazionali furono presto varcati e la partecipazione del Giappone a fiere ed esposizioni mondiali non tardò. Da qui la vera e propria esplosione di interesse nei confronti di queste sublimi opere d’arte. Il tutto si tradusse in un aumento della domanda da parte dell’Europa e dei paesi anglosassoni in particolare che ancora oggi apprezzano l’arte Giapponese. --- Imballeremo con estrema cura il tuo oggetto e lo affideremo a DHL o UPS che si occuperà di consegnarlo entro 1-3 giorni. L'assicurazione è inclusa. Il certificato di autenticità compilato da Luca Mastromauro, esperto d'arte giapponese verrà consegnato all'acquirente. ---

No. 94409853

No longer available
Vase - Enamel, Silver, A refined cloisonné vase in the style of Hayashi Kodenji depicting cherry blossoms with sparrows - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)

Vase - Enamel, Silver, A refined cloisonné vase in the style of Hayashi Kodenji depicting cherry blossoms with sparrows - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)

Elegant Japanese vase, in the style of Hayashi Kodenji, in cloisonné enamel worked with silver wire depicting cherry blossoms with sparrows in flight and perched on a trunk.

The drawing is made lively by the silver thread that outlines the different parts of the drawing and creates a kind of bright inlay.

Hayashi Kodenji (1831-1915) originally from Nagoya was a prominent artist in the field of cloisonné during the Meiji period.
During his career, Kodenji contributed to the founding and direction of the enamellers' guild of Shippo-cho. In 1894, he opened a school to train new artisans, which remained active until 1907.

The vase is in excellent condition. There are slight surface wear marks. Please refer to the images for further details.

The history of bronzes, silvers and enamels is closely linked to that of an iconic figure of Japan: the Samurai. Throughout the Edo period, that is, from 1603 to 1868, the actual elite controlling the territory was precisely that of the Samurai. In fact, they were the ones who governed, under the guidance of the Daimyo, the various provinces of the country.

When the Edo period ended and the Meiji Restoration began, the social structure of Japan underwent a radical change.
On March 28, 1876, the Haitorei Edict was issued. This measure prohibited samurai from carrying swords in public, under penalty of confiscation of the weapon.
This state of affairs threw metal craftsmen into despair, who suddenly found themselves without trade.
It was only an initial phase, however, because in a short time the craftsmen themselves reinvented themselves. Over time they had in fact refined extraordinary artistic skills. Therefore, declining their mastery in an alternative production was almost a natural consequence. No longer able to dedicate themselves to the production of accessories for armor and swords, they began a production of artifacts for everyday use. And in many cases, decorative objects.

It was the beginning of a great success. Soon the copious artistic production had concrete results. In fact, it did not go unnoticed by the eyes of foreign diplomats, travelers and military advisors who were in Japan at that time.
But national borders were soon crossed and Japan's participation in world fairs and exhibitions was not long in coming. Hence the real explosion of interest in these sublime works of art. All this translated into an increase in demand from Europe and Anglo-Saxon countries in particular, which still today appreciate Japanese art.

--- We will pack your item with extreme care and entrust it to DHL or UPS who will take care of delivering it within 1-3 days. Insurance is included.

The certificate of authenticity compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, will be delivered to the buyer. ---

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