This vase features a classic baluster silhouette, characterized by an elongated ovoid body that tapers toward a defined shoulder, a short constricted neck, and a flared rim. The interior of the neck and the exterior base (underside) are coated with a vibrant turquoise-blue counter-enamel. This counter-enameling technique was standard practice to prevent the copper body from warping under tension during the firing process.
 
The decorative registers are organized into large, alternating lobed shield-shaped panels that stand out against a stippled pink-and-white ground. These capture summer flora and fauna, depicting detailed butterflies in flight among lotus blossoms, chrysanthemums, and scrolling foliage (karakusa). Light Blue-Ground Panels feature the mythical East Asian phoenix with stylized, serpentine tail feathers, surrounded by blooming floral heads.
 
The neck is decorated with a pink ground filled with scrolling floral vines, bordered just below the gilded rim by a geometric band of half-lotus flowers. The shoulder is highlighted by a wide cobalt blue band adorned with eight-petaled radiating flowers alternating with brown maple or ivy leaves. This section is bordered above by a fine white beaded-dot pattern on a brick-red ground, and below by a turquoise band filled with stylized scrolling crests. The foot is encircled by a geometric border of imbricated lappets or stylized ruyi heads rendered in shades of blue, red, and grey.
 
Condition and Markings
The piece demonstrates excellent control of multi-colored enamel firings with no major pitting or cracks visible. The exposed brass rims and copper base show a natural, age-appropriate patina. 
Good condition overall.