Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Cranes or Birds

Intriguing pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass birds with quizzical expressions, colorful wings and tails, blue bodies and floral bases.

Fine Chinese parrot or bird expertly decorated with enamel on brass presented on a custom wood perch and lucite stand.

Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper cats in a familiar stalking pose decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs over an alluring blue background.

Enchanting pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper elephants decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs on an alluring blue background.  

The cloisonne censer formed by hollow shared body of three cranes standing on long legs.

Pair of very large antique Chinese cloisonne enameled metal candle holders fashioned as standing cranes holding prunus branch and lotus leaf in their mouths. Tops of the bodies remo...

These lovely large-scale figures are dressed in richly patterned blue cloisonne vests and hold a peach in yellow cloisonne enamels, circa 1920-1930. The bodies of the monkeys are repousse copper with many fine details worked from the inside and outside of the form making them charming and very expressive. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...

A large pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel bowl made with the technique of plique-à-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows...