Double gourd vase - Enamel - China
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Chinese cloisonné enamel vase on metal, with gilded bronze dragon‑shaped handles, mounted on carved wooden plinths; total height with plinth 32.5 cm, width 16 cm, depth 12 cm.
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A pair of particularly decorative and refined Chinese cloisonné vases in the classical double gourd shape (Hulu). The vases are richly decorated with fine enamel work in vivid colors on a turquoise-blue background.
The panels feature elegant blossoming branches with birds, a traditional Chinese motif symbolizing harmony, prosperity, and happiness.
The vases are fitted with beautiful gilded bronze dragon-shaped handles and a decorative upper rim. They rest on matching carved wooden pedestals, giving the whole a stately appearance.
Cloisonné is an ancient technique in which thin metal wires are used to create compartments that are then filled with colored enamel and polished. This yields the distinctive rich, glossy surface.
These vases presumably date from the first half of the 20th century and form an impressive decorative pair for a classic or eclectic interior.
Perfect as a statement piece on a console, fireplace mantel, or sideboard.
Specifications
• Origin: China
• Overall height with pedestal: 32.5 cm
• Technique: Cloisonné enamel on metal
• Decor: Blossoms and birds
• Handles: Gilded bronze (dragon-shaped)
• Includes wooden pedestals
A pair of particularly decorative and refined Chinese cloisonné vases in the classical double gourd shape (Hulu). The vases are richly decorated with fine enamel work in vivid colors on a turquoise-blue background.
The panels feature elegant blossoming branches with birds, a traditional Chinese motif symbolizing harmony, prosperity, and happiness.
The vases are fitted with beautiful gilded bronze dragon-shaped handles and a decorative upper rim. They rest on matching carved wooden pedestals, giving the whole a stately appearance.
Cloisonné is an ancient technique in which thin metal wires are used to create compartments that are then filled with colored enamel and polished. This yields the distinctive rich, glossy surface.
These vases presumably date from the first half of the 20th century and form an impressive decorative pair for a classic or eclectic interior.
Perfect as a statement piece on a console, fireplace mantel, or sideboard.
Specifications
• Origin: China
• Overall height with pedestal: 32.5 cm
• Technique: Cloisonné enamel on metal
• Decor: Blossoms and birds
• Handles: Gilded bronze (dragon-shaped)
• Includes wooden pedestals
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Enamel
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
32.5 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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