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Antique Japanese goldstone cloisonne yokode kyusu, or traditional side-handle teapot.
Decorated with blooming flowers, floating butterflies, and a flying pheasant amid foliate and repeating circular geometric patterns across body
Underside of body and lid covered in green enamel
Polychrome enamel palette includes copper, white, pink, blues, black, iron red, green, brown, and yellow
Flower finial attached with handcut square bolt
Piece dates to the late 19th century, during the Meiji era (1868 - 1912).
Goldstone cloisonne includes use of colloidal copper particles to create the item's "glittering" effect.
Measures approx. 5.5” from spout to handle
Enamel pitting. (See pics)