Four demonstration vases showing some of the stages of the cloisonné-enamelling process Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century The first the sojizukuri (copper core), the second with the colour added, fired and showing the shokusen (wires) placement and gluing of the sculpted wires on the body, the third showing the pasted enamels after firing, the fourth the polished, high gloss finished product applied with the silver mounts; with an unrelated wood storage box. Each vase: 9cm (3½in) high. (5).