A silver-mounted, full-bodied cloisonné vase with a wide banding of moriage flowers, buds and leaves encircling its waist. The lovely tones of the banding provide a surprising contrast to the rich mocha of the vase's ground.

Flying Cranes Antiques, Ltd.

Exhibitors at The International Asian Art Fair, booth A8, March 23-28, Park Ave. Armory, NYC.

Concurrent with this exhibition at the Armory, Flying Cranes will mount a separate exhibition at their gallery #58 entitled "The Japanese Ikebana Basket: Consummate Artistry in Bamboo" March 19-May 31.