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Small Chinese Black Cloisonne Box, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

$480
£364.31
€419.90
CA$672.68
A$750.77
CHF 394.99
MX$9,119.82
NOK 5,007.45
SEK 4,686.34
DKK 3,133.86

About the Item

A small and lovely Chinese black ground cloisonne box with peony design, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The small cloisonne box raised on four bun feet, and decorated with a design of blossoming peony against a black enamel ground inlaid with geometric wire work in the "wan" pattern. The large blooms of peony depicted in pleasing shades of red, pink, and yellow enamel, with leaves of dark and light green enamel. The colored enamels pop against the black cloisonne enamel ground. Peony are symbols of beauty and nobility in Chinese culture. While the "wan" symbol means "unending", and is often associated with longevity. The hinged lid of the box with chamfered sides. The interior and underside of the box of plain turquoise enamel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Enamel,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. The top of the box with some roughness. Minor pitting to the enamels, as expected with age. With some light oxidation to some of the wire, as seen in photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894742283172

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