Antique Vessel - Exquisite Chinese cloisonné tea caddy of the Qing Dynasty. Finest silver, gilded, polychrome. - 1910-1920 - Silver and gold-plated
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Exquisite Chinese cloisonné teedose from the Qing Dynasty, made of solid silver and gold-plated, with polychrome cloisonné enamel and gemstone accents, dating to the early 20th century, measuring 13.5 cm in height, 13.5 cm in width and depth, and weighing about 550 g, in good condition with minor signs of wear.
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Exquisite Chinese cloisonné teapot/tea caddy of the Qing Dynasty
Fine silver, gilded, polychrome cloisonné enamel & gemstone inlays
China, late Qing Dynasty / early 20th century
Masterpiece of Eastern goldsmithing
This extraordinary, solid silver teapot/tea caddy, partially gilded, embodies the consummate aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship of late imperial China.
The masterfully executed, polychrome cloisonné decoration is dominated by a surrounding cherry blossom motif. In Chinese tradition, the artistically enameled blossoms stand as a timeless symbol of renewal, feminine grace, and the natural harmony of life.
Exquisite gemstone inlays & noble symbolism
Delicately worked ornamental bands are set with precious cabochons of real coral and turquoise, giving the caddy an incomparable tactile quality and opulent radiance.
Object details
Era / origin: China, Qing Dynasty (early 20th century)
Materials: Silver (gilded), cloisonné enamel, coral, turquoise
Knob: made of a shell
Height (with lid): approx. 13.5 cm
Weight: approx. 550 g
Condition: Good, age-appropriate well-preserved state with authentic patina.
Exquisite Chinese cloisonné teapot/tea caddy of the Qing Dynasty
Fine silver, gilded, polychrome cloisonné enamel & gemstone inlays
China, late Qing Dynasty / early 20th century
Masterpiece of Eastern goldsmithing
This extraordinary, solid silver teapot/tea caddy, partially gilded, embodies the consummate aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship of late imperial China.
The masterfully executed, polychrome cloisonné decoration is dominated by a surrounding cherry blossom motif. In Chinese tradition, the artistically enameled blossoms stand as a timeless symbol of renewal, feminine grace, and the natural harmony of life.
Exquisite gemstone inlays & noble symbolism
Delicately worked ornamental bands are set with precious cabochons of real coral and turquoise, giving the caddy an incomparable tactile quality and opulent radiance.
Object details
Era / origin: China, Qing Dynasty (early 20th century)
Materials: Silver (gilded), cloisonné enamel, coral, turquoise
Knob: made of a shell
Height (with lid): approx. 13.5 cm
Weight: approx. 550 g
Condition: Good, age-appropriate well-preserved state with authentic patina.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
550 g
Silver type
Exquisite Chinese cloisonné tea caddy of the Qing Dynasty. Finest silver, gilded, polychrome.
Title additional information
Silver and gold-plated
Number of objects
1
Material
Gold plated, Silver
Country of origin
China
Designer/artist/maker
Exquisite chinesische Cloisonné-Teedose der Qing-Dynastie Feinstes Silber, vergoldet, polychromes
Height
13.2 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
13.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1910-1920
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