Antique Chinese Cloisonné & Filigree Enamel Phoenix Tree Miniature, Republic Era c.1920

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Exceptional Chinese cloisonné and filigree enamel miniature sculpture, circa 1910–1940. The piece depicts a phoenix beneath a blossoming tree, mounted … Read more Exceptional Chinese cloisonné and filigree enamel miniature sculpture, circa 1910–1940. The piece depicts a phoenix beneath a blossoming tree, mounted in a cloisonné “planter” decorated with colorful floral designs. The bird and foliage are formed from fine gilt wire and enamel, a delicate example of early 20th-century Beijing enamelwork. Dimensions: 3” H × 3” W × 2” D
Condition: Very good antique condition with light wear to enamels and minor patina to metal consistent with age. No major damage. See less