Large Pair of Floral Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases on Wooden Plinths

Pair of Chinese enamel vases Chinese, 19th Century Height 38cm, diameter 19cm These charming Chinese vases are crafted from enamel. Each vase feat...

Pair of very large Chinese cloisonné enamel vases with French ormolu mounts Chinese and French, 20th century Height 215cm, diameter 78cm These superb vases bring together exceptional Chinese enamelling with ornate French ormolu mounts, combining the complex cloisonné technique with sumptuously detailed gilt-bronze additions. The ovoid-form vases are applied with lavish natural designs on the main body, decorated with eye-catching birds and butterflies amongst flowers and shrubbery. The animal and foliate motifs are set on top of a cream ground with intricate geometric patterning that emphasises the elaborate design of the vases. The necks of the vases are similarly decorated with birds and greenery. The necks and feet also feature ornate geometric patterns that complement the natural colour palette of the main body, adding further intricacy to the enamelled designs. Surmounting the vases is a pierced ormolu rim, which features acanthus-style and pineapple designs which complement the foliate imagery on the vases below. Each vase is mounted on four gilt-bronze feet cast in the shape of Chinese 'Foo' winged lions, combining impressive Chinese motifs with exceptional French craftsmanship. Cross-cultural pieces like these vases were highly popular decorative wares in late 19th century Europe; likewise, this pair effortlessly synthesise the design styles of the East and the West into monumental items with ornate and colourful designs. Provenance: From the collection of Larry Flynt...

These beautiful Japanese vases were crafted during the Meiji period of the late 19th Century, which was referred to as the Golden Age of cloisonne enameling. The vases are of elo...

Pair of large Canton style famille rose Chinese porcelain vases. Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Measures: height 65cm, diameter 25cm Crafted from porcelain and executed in the so called 'famille rose' style, these large Canton vases...

Pair of vintage Chinese gilt copper cloisonne enameled vases, of baluster form with rust enameled and blue Chrysanthemum floral motif, 12.5" H x 7" diameter.

floral motif on blue ground; wooden bases are included with these vases; approximate overall measurements (with base): 28.75in(H) x 14in(diameter), vase only (approximate measurement...

A lovely 20th century pair of brass Chinese Cloisonné vases sites on gilded wooden bases. Decorated with a striking blue enamel ground with red, yellow and pink chrysanthemum...

This is a large vintage pair of Chinese enamelled cloisonné vases, early 20th century in date. The baluster shaped vases feature wonderful ...