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Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Large Phoenix and Dragon, circa 1940s

$3,500
£2,657.63
€3,039.20
CA$4,890.01
A$5,438.76
CHF 2,839.95
MX$66,183.87
NOK 36,270.49
SEK 34,015.32
DKK 22,682.73
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About the Item

1940s Chinese Cloisonné large vase. Cloisonné is an ancient technique which incorporates decorative materials like enamel, colored glass, or gemstones into metalwork objects bound by wire on metal backing. The vase features extraordinary depictions of Chinese mythological phoenix bird and a dragon in vibrant colors of red, blue, pink, and green, against a black background with gold geometric overlay. Also featured are vibrant greenery leaves and puffy clouds or floral motifs in pastel colors. The vase has a large urn design with a bronze rim and base. The vase features a series of blue foliage along the base and has ancient Chinese geometric motifs along the top perimeter. This is an unusually tall vase and comes with a hand carved mahogany wood base. Vase Measure 26" height without the base and 29.5"H with the base. Looks amazing with or without the base. Second vase with pink dragon is also available and sold separately. See last image.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Diameter: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Bronze,Enamel,Mahogany,Multi-gemstone,Cast,Cloissoné,Etched,Hand-Crafted,Mosaic
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great condition consistent with age. Metal bases exhibit some patina which add to the allure of this beautiful vase.
  • Seller Location:
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU911025409152

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