Cloisonné Teapot and Sugar Bowl with Floral Decor, Set of 2

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Cloisonné teapot and sugar bowl on a black background, with floral medallions and butterflies. Japan, early 20th century

origin japan

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origin japan

period early 20th century

technique cloisonné work, a traditional craft technique used to decorate metal objects with colored enamel. This technique involves soldering thin metal wires (usually gold or copper) onto the surface of an object to create small compartments, called 'cloisons'. These compartments are then filled with powdered enamel, which is subsequently fused in a kiln. Once the enamel has cooled, the surface is polished to create a uniform, glossy finish. The cloisonné technique has ancient origins and was already used by the egyptians, but it reached its peak in china during the ming and qing dynasties. Today, cloisonné is appreciated for its beauty and artistic value, and is commonly used to decorate jewelry, vases, and other ornamental objects.

materials copper and polychrome enamel.

dimensions
teapot:
h 10 x 18 x 11 cm sugar bowl:
h 9 x
ø 8.5 cm

condition the pieces are in very good condition, as can be seen from the attached photos. They show slight and negligible signs of age and use, visible in the photos. Please assess their condition using the attached photos. See less