Keywords: Kumeno Teitaro - Spherical Jar with Flowers in a Basket - Walters 44695.jpg A covered jar in the shape of a globe on a pedestal The decoration evokes a three-dimensional illusion of a net bag tied with tassels at the top swelling and overflowing with of a variety of flowers from different seasons chrysanthemums peonies morning glories lilies etc The inside surface of the lid is enameled with flowers leaves and butterflies The lid has a gilt bronze finial in the shape of a closed chrysanthemum The enamel is translucent and semi-opaque ca 1890 Meiji silver-wire cloisonné enamel metal body cm 20 6 14 8 accession number 44 695 37735 Edwards Collection Philadelphia February 18 1930 by purchase considered by that collector to be decidedly on of my banner pieces Stephen W Fisher Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Gift of Stephen W Fisher 1995 Unsigned place of origin Nagoya Japan PD-old-auto 1939 Art of Japan in the Walters Art Museum Kumeno Teitaro Spherical objects Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |