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One from a Pair of Vases with Designs of Irises and Butterfliesearly 20th century

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Cloisonné enamel vase with deep midnight-blue ground, decorated with multicolored iris blooms, green leaves, small white flower clusters, and two tawny butterflies
Cloisonné enamel vase with deep navy ground, ovoid form with flared rim, decorated with white and purple iris flowers, green grasses, small blue wildflowers, and two gold butterflies in flight.

Unknown, One from a Pair of Vases with Designs of Irises and Butterflies, early 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Moore, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
One from a Pair of Vases with Designs of Irises and Butterflies
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
early 20th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel with silver mounts and wires
Dimensions
11 15/16 × 6 7/8 × 6 7/8 in. (30.32 × 17.46 × 17.46 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Moore
Accession Number
AC1993.130.1.2
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Japanese Art