Antique Japanese Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period Circa 1880 — Black Ground with Butterflies HN5143 The relatively short 5-year production

The relatively short 5-year production run makes Coralie less common than many Royal Doulton Pretty Ladies from this era

HN5716 represents Royal Doulton's continued commitment to documenting British royal history through fine ceramic art

A retailer's label is also present on the base

holds particular appeal for collectors of British heritage and patriotic figurines

Produced  from 1939 to 1985

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Period Circa 1880 — Black Ground with Butterflies HN5143 The relatively short 5-year productionA Japanese cloisonn enamel vase from the Meiji period, circa 1880. The tapering body is worked in a rich black ground with a fine musen (wireless) scrolling texture, decorated with three butterflies in flight rendered in lilac, cream, cobalt, and turquoise, each with distinct wing patterning. Vertical dividing bands run down the body in red, green, and gilt. The shoulder is bordered by a scalloped lambrequin band in lavender and a scale pattern collar