Antique Chinese Floral Cloisonné Covered Box, 4.25"
Antique Chinese Floral Cloisonné Covered Box, 4.25"
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This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné covered box features a rich blue enamel ground filled with delicate floral sprays and a repeating geometric wan-fret pattern. Fine brass-colored wirework outlines the flowers, foliage and geometric decoration, while exposed metal rims add warm contrast. Its low, rounded form makes a beautiful accent for a vanity, bookshelf, coffee table or collected display, and the fitted lid makes it useful as a small trinket or jewelry box.DETAILS• Origin: China• Date: Likely early 20th century, late Qing to Republic period• Technique: Cloisonné enamel on metal• Form: Round covered trinket/jewelry box with fitted lid and short foot• Colors: Blue, green, white, pink, red and yellow with brass-colored wirework and rims• Decoration: Floral sprays over a geometric wan-fret ground• Interior/base: Blue-turquoise counter-enamel• Marks: Unmarked• Dimensions: Approx. 4-1/4 in. diameter × 2-3/8 in. highCONDITIONGood antique condition with visible age-related wear, including patina and surface wear to the exposed metal, light pitting/speckling and areas of cloudiness/wear to the enamel, particularly inside. No known chips or missing sections of enamel, dents, cracks or repairs. Please review photos closely for the full condition. Read full description Read less
This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné covered box features a rich blue enamel ground filled with delicate floral sprays and a repeating geometric wan-fret pattern. Fine brass-colored wirework outlines the flowers, foliage and geometric decoration, while exposed metal rims add warm contrast. Its low, rounded form makes a beautiful accent for a vanity, bookshelf, coffee table or collected display, and the fitted lid makes it useful as a small trinket or jewelry box.
DETAILS
• Origin: China
• Date: Likely early 20th century, late Qing to Republic period
• Technique: Cloisonné enamel on metal
• Form: Round covered trinket/jewelry box with fitted lid and short foot
• Colors: Blue, green, white, pink, red and yellow with brass-colored wirework and rims
• Decoration: Floral sprays over a geometric wan-fret ground
• Interior/base: Blue-turquoise counter-enamel
• Marks: Unmarked
• Dimensions: Approx. 4-1/4 in. diameter × 2-3/8 in. high
CONDITION
Good antique condition with visible age-related wear, including patina and surface wear to the exposed metal, light pitting/speckling and areas of cloudiness/wear to the enamel, particularly inside. No known chips or missing sections of enamel, dents, cracks or repairs. Please review photos closely for the full condition.
