Two Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Irises by Gondo Hirosuke

Meiji period (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), includes two small vases both decorated with bright pink and purple irises against different blue grounds, the underside of each with the red artist's mark for Gondo Hirosuke on enamel ground.

Light blue 7 1/4 in., Dark blue 5 1/2 in.

Private Collection, New York and London

light blue vase with some light scratches near rim at top of neck; also an area of wear on reverse side with some light scratches vibrating out; dark blue vase with a small area of wear to front.

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