A rare iron finish cloisonne vase, early 20th century Mark of Ando Co. Of slender ovoid form, decorated in gloss enamel with floral sprays, on a matt black ground simulating iron, silver hallmark to footrim, printed flower mark, 27 cm high. For an identical example, see G. Yoshino, Japanese Cloisonne Enamels: A Private Collector's Notes and Reference Guide, The Print Network, California 2007, image 411, page 131