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Chinese Cloisonné Floral Vase Collection

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About this lot

Country of Origin: China

Period: 20th century, approximately 1930s–1970s

Manufacturer: Unspecified

Medium: Cloisonné enamel over copper alloy bodies with brass/copper alloy rims and mounts; several with turquoise counter enamel to interiors and bases

Dimensions: 

  • 1 miniature blue twin-handle vase: approximately 1 1/2 in. high

  • 3 small floral vases: approximately 2 1/2 in. high each

  • 2 matching white-ground bird-and-flower vases: approximately 4 1/2 in. high each

  • 1 black-ground floral vase: approximately 5 1/2 in. high

Condition: Minor surface wear, small firing and enamel irregularities, One missing flower petal on one of the paired white vases. Otherwise no major damage apparent.

Additional Description: Collection of seven vintage. Chinese cloisonné enamel vases in assorted miniature and small scale forms. 

Each is constructed in the traditional cloisonné technique, with colored vitreous enamels contained within raised metal-wire cells over a copper alloy body. Decoration throughout includes flowering branches, blossoms, scrolling foliage, cloud scroll motifs, geometric borders, and stylized ruyi or lappet bands. Several examples retain turquoise blue counter enamel to the interiors and undersides. The group is attributed broadly to Chinese 20th century manufacture No maker, workshop, or reign marks are present.

Lot details

Lot
83
Category
Display Objects
Estimate
$100–$200
Starting bid
$30
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Bidding closes
Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
Starting bid $30
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