Antique Japanese Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period Circa 1880 — Black Ground with Butterflies HN5143 particularly in Commonwealth countries

particularly in Commonwealth countries

The relatively short 5-year production run makes Coralie less common than many Royal Doulton Pretty Ladies from this era

The Gaffer (HN2053) was designed by Leslie Harradine and produced by Royal Doulton from 1950 to 1959

Catherine introduced many customs that became quintessentially English

Production years : 2010 only

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period Circa 1880 — Black Ground with Butterflies HN5143 particularly in Commonwealth countriesA Japanese cloisonn enamel vase from the Meiji period, circa 1880. The tapering body is worked in a rich black ground with a fine musen (wireless) scrolling texture, decorated with three butterflies in flight rendered in lilac, cream, cobalt, and turquoise, each with distinct wing patterning. Vertical dividing bands run down the body in red, green, and gilt. The shoulder is bordered by a scalloped lambrequin band in lavender and a scale pattern collar