Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Cloisonné Bottle Vases With Morning Glory Vines

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A beautifully matched mirror-image pair of mid-century Chinese cloisonné vases with gold gilt. Each is hand-enameled with flowing morning glory … Read more A beautifully matched mirror-image pair of mid-century Chinese cloisonné vases with gold gilt. Each is hand-enameled with flowing morning glory vines, delicate prunus blossoms, and tiny swallows in flight. The warm rusty red ground brings depth and richness, while the colorful blossoms add a painterly softness — a striking balance of vibrancy and refinement.
The scale (8.5” high vases; 10.5” on stands) makes them ideal for flanking a mantel, anchoring a console, or adding sculptural height to a vignette. The original carved hardwood stands elevate the forms, giving them just the right lift and presence.

JUNE'S THOUGHTS
What drew me to this pair immediately was the floral choice — morning glories instead of the usual lotus or peony you so often see in cloisonné. It gives them such a gentle, botanical feel, almost like a page lifted from a painter’s garden sketchbook. It’s a subtle departure, but it brings such freshness — a lighter touch that plays beautifully with both antiques and modern lines.

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