Antique Meiji Japanese Goldstone Cloisonne Butterfly Floral Vase 7 1/4”

Beautiful antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vase featuring an intricate garden scene filled with butterflies, flowers, foliage, and decorative geometric borders.

The vase has a warm shimmering brown goldstone-style ground with pastel turquoise, pink, cream, blue, green, and rust-colored enamel accents. The detailed all-over decoration gives the piece a charming jewel-like or Easter egg appearance.

The design includes multiple butterflies surrounded by flowers and leafy branches, with scalloped and spiral-patterned borders around the shoulder, neck, and base. The vase has an elegant ovoid form with a slightly flared neck and dark metal rim.

Likely dating to the late Meiji or early Taishō period, approximately 1900–1920. The base has a handwritten inventory or collection number. No maker’s mark was observed.

Approximate measurements:

• Height: 7 1/4 inches
• Top opening: approximately 2 1/4 inches
• Widest point: approximately 4 inches

Condition:
Good antique display condition with age-related wear, patina to the metal rim, scattered surface pitting, and small enamel imperfections consistent with age. No obvious major dents, large chips, or repairs were observed in the photos. Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the description.

Details:

• Antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vase
• Likely late Meiji to early Taishō era
• Goldstone or chakin-seki-style shimmering ground
• Butterfly and floral garden motif
• Pastel “Easter egg” color palette
• Handwritten inventory number on base
• Approximately 7 1/4 inches tall
• Unmarked

A beautiful decorative piece for a Japanese art, cloisonné, butterfly, or antique enamel collection.