Norleans Cobalt Blue and Gold Enamel Floral Vase

This is a decorative vase, likely produced by Norleans in Japan, featuring a rich cobalt blue glass body with extensive gold enamel detailing and colorful floral motifs. The vase has a classic bulbous shape with a slightly flared neck and a narrow base. The primary color is a deep, translucent cobalt blue, which is visible through the top and bottom sections and provides a striking contrast to the metallic gold. A significant portion of the body is adorned with a lustrous gold finish, likely achieved through a painted or gilded application. Over this gold background, bright floral designs are hand-painted, depicting light blue and red/pink flowers with prominent white petals and yellow centers, surrounded by vibrant green leaves. Swirling yellow scrollwork provides additional decorative accents around the floral patterns and extends down towards the base. Both the rim of the neck and the foot of the vase are finished with a gold band, tying the design together. The craftsmanship, particularly the detailed enameled flowers and scrollwork, suggests a certain level of decorative artistry. While no specific condition issues like chips or cracks are immediately visible from the image, minor wear to the gold gilding or enamel paint would be typical for an item of its presumed age and use, though the overall appearance suggests good preservation. The style points to a mid-20th century decorative item, characteristic of imported goods from Japan during that period.