N° 9898 · Cloisonné
£160
One of a kind. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
Gorgeous bowl in a black and cooper tones with a typical chinese backround. the dragon with five claws is found inside in green, mustard, pink and red colour and is seen twice on the outside body of the vase. Dragons with five claws depict the privilege of the emperor and the rest of royal family members.
Diameter: 22cm, Height: 6.5 cm
first half of the 20th century.
please note there is a dent on one of the dragon faces but it is still incredibly beautiful.
Cloisonné is the art of decorating metalwork objects. Nowadays vitreous enamel is used. In the past, cut gemstones, glass and other materials were combined. First, compartments are added to the metal object by adhering silver or gold or copper (as in this instance) in thin strips placed on their edge. The piece is then fired in a kiln. Secondly, the enamel powder is inserted into each little cloisons which sinks down after firing due to melting and shrinkage of granular nature of the glass powder. The object is re-fired several times. Lastly, the object is polished with three different stones.
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Natalia says : "The colours are just so beautiful making this piece a stand alone piece- just a beautiful object."
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