An elegant Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period 1868-1912, the slender ovoid vase with a long neck, embellished in tan and green colours, with stylised formal floral friezes and deep lappets with alternate phoenix and dragon motifs punctuated by pendants, with aventurine type inflections, the neck and lower register in speckled black, white metal mounts to rims, height 25 cm