A blue-ground cloisonné enamel vase with floral decorations, Meiji period (1868-1912)

During the Meiji period in Japan, which spanned from 1868 to 1912, there was a significant revival and transformation of traditional crafts, including cloisonné enamelware. This period marked Japan’s modernization and increased exposure to Western artistic styles, leading to a synthesis of Western techniques with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Cloisonné, a technique involving the use of metal strips to create compartments (cloisons) for colored enamels, became particularly popular in this era. For more details, you can read the full article here.