Late 20th Century Blue Cloisonné Enamel Double-Handled Vase With Bird and Floral Motifs

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This impressive cloisonné enamel vase features a distinct double-gourd form, with a bulbous upper section and a larger lower body, … Read more This impressive cloisonné enamel vase features a distinct double-gourd form, with a bulbous upper section and a larger lower body, joined by two prominent cast metal loop handles. The vibrant light blue ground is decorated with fine gilt wirework in a repeating scroll pattern, accented with colorful lotus blossoms. The main body showcases a large, yellow-ground cartouche containing a vibrant scene of a red-crested bird perched among green foliage and purple peony blossoms. The interior is finished in a dark metal. The base is finished in blue enamel with floral motifs and bears an embossed square seal reading "大清乾隆年製" (Da Qing Qianlong Nianzhi), a traditional decorative mark common on vintage reproductions.

Dimensions:

Height: 46 cm (approximately 18.11 inches)

Maximum Diameter: 22 cm (approximately 8.66 inches)

Weight: 13.5 jin (approximately 6.75 kg / 14.88 lbs) See less