Description: A rare example of translucent enamel, called shotai-shippo in Japan. The metal base was etched away, leaving the enamel to appear like glass. It has a light yellowish color and shows different chrysanthemum blossoms in a very lively composition. The delicate ring-shaped foot and lip are silver. The shotaishiippo technique came to Japan via France around 1900. Condition: Some hairlines in the enamel but overall good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private collection This fine selection of Japanese cloisonné pieces (nos. 16-33) comes from an art dealer’s collection who acquired the pieces over 15 years, most of them from Austrian flea markets, fairs and estates. He developed a passion and deep understanding for the incredibly cumbersome technique of cloisonné which is reflected in the selection, featuring the great names of Namikawa Yasuyuki and Namikawa Sosuke.