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Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Floral Motifs and Hummingbirds 1950s

$570.87
£427.43
€480
CA$798.42
A$870.21
CHF 453.16
MX$10,499.67
NOK 5,696.45
SEK 5,347.64
DKK 3,656.69

About the Item

Pair of Chinese vases with floral motifs and hummingbirds, made in China in the 1950s Ø cm 12 h cm 23 Cloisonné (pronounced "cloi-so-nay") is an ancient and complex decorative technique commonly used for metalworking. The term comes from the French word cloisons, meaning "dividers" or "compartments." Thin strips of metal, wires (originally gold or silver, now often copper or brass), are soldered or attached to the surface of a metal object. These strips are folded to form the outline of a design, creating small compartments or cells. These compartments are then filled with colored material. Historically, this material often consisted of cut gemstones, glass, or other inlays. In later centuries and modern practice, compartments are filled with vitreous enamel (a paste made from glass powder). The object is repeatedly fired in a kiln to melt and harden the glaze. After firing, the surface is smoothed and often polished, leaving visible the metal wires that outline the design. The cloisonné technique originated in the ancient Near East and spread to many cultures: it dates back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt (before 1800 BC). The earliest examples of enamel and wire were found in Mycenaean tombs in Cyprus (13th century B.C.). The technique arrived in China (known as Jingtai Lan, or "Blue Jingtai") around the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) and reached its peak during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties. Chinese cloisonné often features bright colors and intricate designs on decorative objects such as vases and incense burners.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Diameter: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7537246956832

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