Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Ginger Jar, Gold Ground With Chrysanthemum & Scroll Motif

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A beautifully detailed vintage Chinese cloisonné ginger jar, hand-enameled over a rich gold ground with a dense pattern of scrolling … Read more A beautifully detailed vintage Chinese cloisonné ginger jar, hand-enameled over a rich gold ground with a dense pattern of scrolling vines, stylized foliage, and blooming chrysanthemums in white, coral, and green. The domed lid continues the motif and lifts off to reveal a soft turquoise-blue enamel interior and underside — a lovely contrast to the jewel-toned exterior. Brass rims edge both the jar's opening and the lid for a polished finish.

Cloisonné work like this is created by soldering fine brass wire onto the metal body to form compartments, which are then hand-filled with colored enamel paste and fired — a labor-intensive technique with roots going back centuries in Chinese decorative arts. The result is a richly tactile, jewel-box quality piece.

Lovely grouped on a shelf, styled on a coffee table tray, or used as a lidded catchall for jewelry or small treasures. See less