Dating from the early 20th century, Akasuke Ginbari is a unique Japanese cloisonne in which textured silver foil is wrapped around the metal body (normally brass) before the transparent enamel is applied. The term ‘Akasuke’ refers to a special pigeon blood red color. The design on this fine example is of bamboo stalks and leaves, set against the typical textured background. 

Purchased through CPO (Central Purchasing Office-Occupied Japan) between 1948-50, according to family history. Only one owner in the USA, mostly kept safely in storage.