Large cloisonné enamel lidded pot with a decoration of scholar's objects, and its wooden base - - Copper - China - 20th century
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Copper cloisonné enamel grand pot couvert with a literati-objects motif, on a carved wooden base, China, mid-20th century, original and in excellent condition, height 16 cm by width 21 cm; title: Grand Pot Couvert en Émail Cloisonné à Décor d'Objets de Lettré et son Socle en Bois - Chine -.
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Important and elegant lidded pot (ginger jar) with a flattened baluster shape in cloisonné enamel, resting on its original carved exotic wood base. The body is adorned with large white-ground polylobed medallions presenting the traditional Chinese theme of the “Hundred Antiquities.” There is an archaic-style tripoded censer equipped with calligraphy scrolls, brushes and Ruyi scepters, flanked on one side by a bowl of auspicious fruits and on the other by a traditional bonsai (Penzai) cared for in its terracotta pot.
The rest of the piece and its dome lid are richly decorated with cloud scrolls, stylized lotus flowers and gilded and polychrome vegetal scrolls, contrasting superbly with the bright azure blue background. The lid fret takes the form of a gilded bronze lotus bud. The interior of the neck and base reveal characteristic turquoise blue counter-enameling.
Condition:
Very good condition. The enamel retains all its original brightness and freshness. No restoration, no enamel loss, nor major deformation to report. Slight patina and minor wear on the gilding and the wooden base, quite normal for its age. (Please refer to the detailed photos).
Object features:
• Type: Lidded pot / decorative ginger jar
• Technique: Cloisonné enamel on copper (bronze)
• Iconography: Scholar’s objects, incense burner, bonsai and lotus flowers
• Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1950-1970)
Important and elegant lidded pot (ginger jar) with a flattened baluster shape in cloisonné enamel, resting on its original carved exotic wood base. The body is adorned with large white-ground polylobed medallions presenting the traditional Chinese theme of the “Hundred Antiquities.” There is an archaic-style tripoded censer equipped with calligraphy scrolls, brushes and Ruyi scepters, flanked on one side by a bowl of auspicious fruits and on the other by a traditional bonsai (Penzai) cared for in its terracotta pot.
The rest of the piece and its dome lid are richly decorated with cloud scrolls, stylized lotus flowers and gilded and polychrome vegetal scrolls, contrasting superbly with the bright azure blue background. The lid fret takes the form of a gilded bronze lotus bud. The interior of the neck and base reveal characteristic turquoise blue counter-enameling.
Condition:
Very good condition. The enamel retains all its original brightness and freshness. No restoration, no enamel loss, nor major deformation to report. Slight patina and minor wear on the gilding and the wooden base, quite normal for its age. (Please refer to the detailed photos).
Object features:
• Type: Lidded pot / decorative ginger jar
• Technique: Cloisonné enamel on copper (bronze)
• Iconography: Scholar’s objects, incense burner, bonsai and lotus flowers
• Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1950-1970)
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Copper
Height
16 cm
Width
21 cm
Title of artwork
Large cloisonné enamel lidded pot with a decoration of scholar's objects, and its wooden base -
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
