Chinese Qing Dynasty Enameled Brass Vessel
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A delightful brass lidded jar with a hexagonal profile and vibrant champleve enamel and gilt details! The surface is a cobalt enamel with green, yellow, white, red, teal, and gilt details. Each side of the hexagon features blooming peony flowers, or perching pheasants. The lid fits flush into the vessel with a small interior lip. The base is slightly recessed and painted a vibrant teal, which is continued on the interior of the vessel. This charming box has an unusual shape and pleasing colors! Size: 2" W x 3.5" H (5.1 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#135771
Condition Report: Nicks and chips to enamel. Minor surface abrasions and scratches. Great details and vibrant colors.
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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A delightful brass lidded jar with a hexagonal profile and vibrant champleve enamel and gilt details! The surface is a cobalt enamel with green, yellow, white, red, teal, and gilt details. Each side of the hexagon features blooming peony flowers, or perching pheasants. The lid fits flush into the vessel with a small interior lip. The base is slightly recessed and painted a vibrant teal, which is continued on the interior of the vessel. This charming box has an unusual shape and pleasing colors! Size: 2" W x 3.5" H (5.1 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#135771
Condition Report: Nicks and chips to enamel. Minor surface abrasions and scratches. Great details and vibrant colors.
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