Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Celestial Maiden Feitian Vase 12" Brass

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Beautiful vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel baluster vase featuring colorful celestial maiden or Feitian/Apsara-style figures floating among stylized clouds.

The vase … Read more Beautiful vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel baluster vase featuring colorful celestial maiden or Feitian/Apsara-style figures floating among stylized clouds.

The vase is decorated in vibrant polychrome enamels with a deep cobalt-blue ground, scrolling vines and flowers, flowering branches around the neck, and decorative borders at the foot. Brass-tone metal rims accent the top and base. The interior and underside are finished in distinctive turquoise-green counter-enamel.

The figural decoration is particularly attractive and less commonly encountered than the traditional floral and bird motifs found on many Chinese cloisonné export pieces.

This vase is unmarked, with no maker or reign mark present. Based on the construction, enamel work, colors, and fully enameled underside, it is believed to be Chinese export cloisonné dating approximately to the 1960s–1980s, with the 1970s being a reasonable estimate. Maker/workshop unknown.

Measurements: Approximately 12" tall × 4.5" diameter at the widest point. Top rim/opening approximately 3.25" diameter; base approximately 3.25" diameter. Weight approximately 1 lb 9 oz.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Enamels remain bright and glossy with attractive brass-tone trim. No significant enamel loss, cracks, or structural damage observed. Minor age-related surface wear may be present consistent with vintage use. Please review all photographs closely as they are part of the condition description.

A striking decorative piece for a collection of Chinese cloisonné, Asian art, Chinoiserie décor, or vintage Chinese enamels. 7430 See less