Jar - Copper - Cloisonné General Jar

A fine Chinese cloisonné enamel General Jar with its original cover, dating to the Republic Period (1912–1949). The elegant vessel is beautifully decorated with blossoming plum branches emerging from ornamental rockwork against a rich red fish-scale (diaper) ground, a classic decorative motif symbolising perseverance, renewal and longevity in Chinese art. The design is executed in vibrant cloisonné enamels with finely applied wirework and complemented by gilt-brass mounts around the rim, foot and cover.

The harmonious proportions, traditional decoration and attractive colour palette make this an excellent decorative object as well as a fine example of early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship.

Dimensions: Height: 24 cm. Weight: 913 g.