94 - Japan, Shōwa era, mid-20th century

Japan, Shōwa era, mid-20th century Baluster-shaped cloisonné enamel vase with a translucent red ground on a silver-plated base (ginbari), decorated with flowering plum trees, chrysanthemums, and orchids; Silver plated metal mounts, circular hallmark, and “SATO” mark on the rim of the foot. Accompanied by a round lidded box in cloisonné enamel with a purple ground, decorated with an orchid, workshop mark on the underside of the base; height 23.5 cm, diameter 10 cm.