Sculptures & Figures
Blue Blossom - Cloisonne
Chinese Cloisonne tradition
- DESCRIPTION
- The cobalt blue ground of Chinese cloisonne - achieved through powdered lapis-tone enamel fired against a brass body - is one of the most recognisable colour statements in Asian decorative art. Against it, the plum blossom and a single bird in flight are classical references with century-deep resonance. Each individual petal is separated from its neighbour by a fine brass wire partition bent and soldered by hand.
- DIMENSIONS
- 5" Diam (approx) x 9.5"H
- MEDIUM
- Vintage cloisonne enamel on brass body, cobalt blue ground, gilded rims
- EDITION
- Unique / One-of-a-kind (Condition: Good vintage condition)
- PERIOD
- China - Mid-to-late 20th century; Vintage
- PROVENANCE
- The plum blossom and bird composition is among the most enduring in Chinese art, appearing in Song Dynasty painting, Ming porcelain, and Qing cloisonne.
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