Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonné "Lotus" Appreciation Vases - 1100g

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Dimensions (Each): Height 15cm (5.91") x Width/Diameter 8cm (3.15") x Mouth 4cm (1.57")
Total Weight (Pair): 1100 grams (approx. 2.43 … Read more Dimensions (Each): Height 15cm (5.91") x Width/Diameter 8cm (3.15") x Mouth 4cm (1.57")
Total Weight (Pair): 1100 grams (approx. 2.43 lbs)
Material: Copper body with cloisonné enamel (Jingtai Lan)
Style: Chinese, Asian, Chinoiserie, Traditional

Description:
Presenting a beautifully elegant matching pair of vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel appreciation vases (赏瓶). Crafted on solid copper bodies with intricate hand-wired filigree (掐丝), they feature the highly auspicious "Lotus" (莲花) motif, symbolizing purity, harmony, and rising above adversity.

The vases are set against a soft, pale sky-blue ground, densely decorated with continuous, stylized ruyi clouds. The main body features a serene pond scene with blooming lotus flowers in shades of white, pink, and yellow, nestled among large green lotus leaves and rippling water. The flaring necks and bases are accented with classic heart-shaped (ruyi) borders in deep blue and red.

The bases are cast bronze with circular seals reading "乾隆年制" (Made in the Qianlong Period), a traditional reverence mark. They have a graceful, slender silhouette that tapers down to a splayed foot.

Condition: Excellent condition. The enamel is vibrant with no visible missing pieces, chips, or cracks. The copper/bronze rims and bases show a natural, aged patina and slight oxidation consistent with vintage age and gentle display. Please refer to all photos for exact condition.

Please Note: This listing is for the pair of vases. They make an elegant, refined statement piece for a console table, bookshelf, or as a delicate accent in any Asian-inspired or traditional interior. See less