Blue cloisonne vase depicting a crane flying among flowering branches.;The crane is a symbol for longevity in Japan. Good, turn-of-the-century (late Meiji period) cloisonne piece, probably made for the Japanese market. It is also a mixture of Eastern and Western styles, and represents how Victorian culture influenced Japanese arts. Moderately valuable. Identified by Bennet Bronson, Professor of History, University of Illinois Chicago, IL; tel: 312.665.7832
