Antique Japanese Cloisonné Dragon Teapot | Late Meiji Period c.1890–1910

Antique cloisonné enamel teapot dating to approximately 1890-1920, beautifully decorated with a large hand-crafted dragon surrounded by floral cloisonné borders and colourful cloud motifs.

This charming antique is constructed in brass with intricate hand-laid cloisonné wirework and vibrant enamel decoration throughout, including the fully enamelled lid and underside. The body features a finely detailed dragon with excellent scale work and expressive facial features, making it an attractive decorative display piece.

The exact origin is uncertain and may be either Japanese Meiji/Taishō period or Chinese late Qing/early Republic export, both of which produced high-quality cloisonné of this style.

Condition

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* Antique condition.
* Historic break and repair to the handle.
* Enamel losses and wear around the handle attachment.
* Minor enamel losses, firing pits and age-related wear consistent with over 100 years of age.
* Lid fits well.
* Displays beautifully despite the damage.

This is an original antique decorative object and is being sold as found.

A wonderful addition to any collection of antique cloisonné, Asian decorative arts or Meiji period objects.

Carefully packed and fully insured for shipping.