Chinese Cloisonné-Style Enameled Brass Crab & Floral Scholar’s Paperweight
Chinese rectangular scholar’s paperweight crafted from brass and decorated with vividly colored raised enamel. The design depicts two crabs among aquatic plants, flowing water, and colorful chrysanthemum-like blossoms. The reverse is finished in plain gilt brass. A distinctive Chinese scholar’s desk accessory displaying strong Art Deco-period decorative influence. Lenght: 6.5 inches; Width. 2 inches, Height:0 .75 inches.
Condition
Good antique condition with expected surface wear, scratches, tarnishing, and minor enamel losses or imperfections consistent with age.
Chinese rectangular scholar’s paperweight crafted from brass and decorated with vividly colored raised enamel. The design depicts two crabs among aquatic plants, flowing water, and colorful chrysanthemum-like blossoms. The reverse is finished in plain gilt brass. A distinctive Chinese scholar’s desk accessory displaying strong Art Deco-period decorative influence. Lenght: 6.5 inches; Width. 2 inches, Height:0 .75 inches.
Condition
Good antique condition with expected surface wear, scratches, tarnishing, and minor enamel losses or imperfections consistent with age.
