Exquisite Enamels: Gifts of Japanese Cloisonné from Waynor and Laurie Rogers is organized by Phoenix Art Museum. It is made possible through the generosity of the Papp Family Foundation.
ABOUT THE INSTALLATION
Artists began creating cloisonné centuries ago in Europe. From there, techniques spread throughout the Middle East to China and Japan. Utilizing fine wires and glass paste, cloisonné artists created richly colored surface patterns on a variety of objects. This installation showcases outstanding examples of Japanese cloisonné from the 19th century, when cloisonné enamel techniques peaked on the island and wares became a successful export.
Image credits: (Header) Unknown, One of a pair of vases with geishas, irises and butterflies (Uno de un par de jarrones con geishas, lirios y mariposas), 1880-1885, cloisonné, Gift of Waynor and Laurie Rogers in honor of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary. (Top, left to right) Unknown, Dragon and phoenix vase, Meiji period, 1885-1890. Ginbari cloisonné. Proposed gift of Waynor and Laurie Rogers; Unknown, Vase, Meiji period, 1870-1880. Totai shippo cloisonné. Proposed gift of Waynor and Laurie Rogers; Unknown, Chrysanthemum vase, Meiji period, 1890-1910. Cloisonné. Proposed gift of Waynor and Laurie Rogers.
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