Antique Chinese Cloisonné Turquoise Enamel Brass Box With Floral Design

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This antique Chinese cloisonné enamel box is made of brass and features a turquoise exterior decorated with a white floral … Read more This antique Chinese cloisonné enamel box is made of brass and features a turquoise exterior decorated with a white floral and vine pattern created through traditional cloisonné wirework. The rectangular form includes a hinged lid, ball feet, and two interior dividers that create three compartments, making it suitable as a trinket box, jewelry box, or small cigarette box. The entire interior and base are finished in light blue enamel, a common characteristic of early Chinese cloisonné export ware. The underside is marked “China,” indicating production for export.

Pieces of this type typically date to the late Qing Dynasty or early Republic period (circa early 20th century). The design incorporates cloud motifs and fine brass outlining consistent with traditional cloisonné technique, where shaped wires form cells that are filled with colored enamel and kiln-fired. This box is a representative example of early Chinese cloisonné work produced for export markets and remains an appealing decorative and functional piece for collectors of Asian antiques and enamelware. See less