18th Century Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Candle Holder Qianlong Period

An impressive early 20th century Chinese silk kesi panel measuring 74 x 40 inches, finely woven with vibrant and detailed imagery of immortals and atte...

Exceptional antique french clock with superb bronze workmanship. Created by hand in the late 19th century, with utmost craftsmanship. The way the bronze figure is made is unreal, if ...

Gorgeous Persian Tabriz carpet with portrait scenery of figure. The figure seems to be holding a ax, while gazing behind him. Wearing a vivid orange outer garment with traditional cl...

This is a beautifully crafted pair of porcelain Peranakan Nonya bowls featuring an intricate design of a colorful phoenix. The bowls are adorned with a vibrant pink border, embellish...

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...

A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...

A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. ...

A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. ...