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19th-century Chinese cloisonné enamel brush pot, richly decorated with a lyrical bird-and-flower composition. A graceful bird in flight moves among …
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19th-century Chinese cloisonné enamel brush pot, richly decorated with a lyrical bird-and-flower composition. A graceful bird in flight moves among stylized blossoms and flowering branches, set against a brilliant turquoise ground. The unusually vivid palette layers Chinese red, royal and cobalt blue, emerald green, ivory and canary yellow, all articulated in fine cloisonné wirework.
The rounded form, flared rim and beautifully aged metalwork give the piece a sculptural presence beyond its original function as a scholar’s object. Particularly striking displayed on a collected bookshelf, writing desk or layered into a sophisticated interior, where its saturated color and intricate pattern provide a jewel-like accent.
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- Dimensions
- 4.75ʺW × 4.75ʺD × 4ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cloisonné
- Copper
- Enamel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Turquoise
- Condition Notes
- There is some wear to the cloisonné and enamel, which is consistent with the age. There is some wear to the cloisonné and enamel, which is consistent with the age. less
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