• The earliest securely dated Chinese cloisonné is from the reign of the Ming Xuande emperor (1426–35). ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES USA
  • KB ANTIQUES & JEWELLERY - A very few cloisonné objects have been dated on stylistic grounds to the Yongle reign (1403–24) of the early Ming dynasty.
  • The vessel is usually fired at a relatively low temperature, about 800°C. Enamels commonly shrink after firing, and the process is repeated several times to fill in the designs.
  • Cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishing of temples and palaces, because their flamboyant splendor was considered appropriate to the function of these structures
  • Fine heavy antique Chinese cloisonne lidded vase with golden decorated cells on a black background with flowers, buds and butterflies in hues of pinks greens and purples, with golden accents.
  • The inside and underside of the vase is finished in a rich turquoise enamel. The vase comes on an intricately carved wooden lacquered stand, and measures 19cm tall - 24cm on its stand and is 14cm wide.
  • It is in excellent 'used' condition, with the surface wear to be expected with a vase of this age,
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Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases with Wooden Stands

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases with Wooden Stands

$95.00 USD
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Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases on carved wooden stands

Pair of Chinese vases. Crafted out of cloisonne enamel. Features a pair of five toed dragons chasing a pearl in Imperial yellow background with cloud design.

Very good condition but the bottoms have been drilled as they where probably converted into lamps at one time ( SEE PHOTOS )

Height : 19cm with stand 16cm without stand

Any questions welcome

Cloisonné is the technique of creating designs on metal vessels with colored-glass paste placed within enclosures made of copper or bronze wires, which have been bent or hammered into the desired pattern.

Genuine Chinese cloisonné pieces should exhibit fine craftsmanship, even enamelwork, vibrant colours, and signs of age such as wear, patina, and previous restorations.

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