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Item Ships From: Sweden
Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This small and exquisite Chinese Canton Qianlong period enamel square dish features cut corners and is beautifully decorated with a five-clawed pink dragon surrounded by 18 blue ruyi clouds against a vibrant yellow background. The design is accented by two branches of peaches (or similar fruit) and two branches of peach blossoms (or other fruit blossoms), all framed by an intricate seaweed pattern border.
In Chinese symbolism, five-clawed dragons are reserved exclusively for emperors, as the number five is considered sacred, representing the five elements. In contrast, four-clawed dragons are associated with kings, princes, and high-ranking officials, while three-clawed dragons are designated for the merchant class.
This piece is crafted from enamel on brass, dating back to the Qianlong period (1736–1795), and is characterized by its hexagonal form and the distinctive Famille Rose palette, often referred to as "Canton enamel."
Chinese painted enamel, commonly known as Canton enamel, derives its name from its principal manufacturing location, Canton. This technique was introduced to China in the 18th century, likely by French missionaries, and is inspired by the enameling techniques developed in Limoges, France around 1470. It is referred to in China as "foreign porcelain," suitable since much of it was made for export.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, there was significant demand in the West for Chinese porcelain dinner sets...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sweden - Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese sword, Tachi. 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese sword, army-mounted from the 19th c. The blade with signature.Fuchi Kashira of gilt copper and the handle with skin of ray under the twisted b...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Sweden - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tanto, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A nicely designed Japanese Tanto with a bone scabbard that has inlays of stones and mother of pearl. Motives of flowers and birds.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sweden - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese bronze mirror
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite Japanese bronze mirror, measuring approximately 11 cm in diameter, is a rare and enchanting piece of history. Dating back to the 19th century or earlier, it features a...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Sweden - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese insense burner. 19th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 19th-century Japanese bronze incense burner is finely cast in the shape of a duck with an elegantly arched neck and open beak, a symbol of longevity and peace in Japanese cultur...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Sweden - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese urns. 19th c. Meiji period. Signed.
Located in Stockholm, SE
These pair of Japanese bronze urns from the Meiji period have decorations of birds and flowers. The inlays are made of silver, gilt bronze and shakudo. Both urns are signed at the bo...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sweden - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Spear, Edo Period, bears signature
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese long spear. Partly lacquered wood with a forged spearhead which is signed. High quality as most of Japanese items.
Provenance: early 20th century Swedish collection.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Sweden - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Indian Brass Dandpatta with fantastic Metal Work
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A unique and incredible antique piece of Indian ethnic art. A rare Danpappat or just patta, which is deriving from Maharashtra State in India and was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maha...
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1880s Indian Agra Antique Sweden - Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass
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