Hayashi Kodenji | Meiji Cloisonné | Floral Motif Vase | SOLD

A cloisonné work by Hayashi Kodenji, one of the foremost masters of Meiji-period cloisonné.

While Hayashi Kodenji's oeuvre is best known for pieces employing deep, dark grounds, this work is a rare example featuring a vivid azure ground. The luminous, translucent blue heightens the intrinsic beauty of cloisonné and lends a fresh, vivid presence to the floral rendering.

The artist skillfully alternates between thick and thin silver wires: the thick wires define bold contours, while the finer wires capture the delicate expressions of petals and leaf veins. Their exquisite interplay creates a remarkable sense of depth and dimensionality throughout the composition. This is a work through which one can fully appreciate the exceptional mastery of silver-wire technique and the meticulously calibrated sense of color that define Hayashi Kodenji's artistry.