A Antique Chinese Cloisonné Snuff Bottles
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2259375 | Primary Material: Cloisonne |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1900-1940 |
| Region of Origin: China |
A Pair of Antique Chinese cloisonné snuffbottles
Details: Domed cover over rounded baluster form, well enameled toshow birds and flowers to blue ground with a spoon. Cloisonne is made by applying colored enamel paste within copperwire enclosures which form the design on a bronze base. After the enamel isapplied to the ground, the object is fired to fuse the enamel. This process isrepeated to achieve deep colors and an even surface. Finally, the bottle isp...olished and the exposed copper wires are gilded, Note the pair is similar in design and shape but not an exactmatch. Provenance: East MemphisEstate Dimensions: Height2 7/8 inch, length 1.6-75 (middle section) and width .7 ( middle section) one is wider and thicker at the shoulder thanthe other . Period: 19th-early 20th century Place of Origin: China Materials: The bottles are fully enameled on abrass body Condition: Shows normal wear. The spoonis slightly bent in one bottle. More detailed picture upon request. Reference no. B105Shipping: $15.00 priority mail CONUS.
Details: Domed cover over rounded baluster form, well enameled toshow birds and flowers to blue ground with a spoon. Cloisonne is made by applying colored enamel paste within copperwire enclosures which form the design on a bronze base. After the enamel isapplied to the ground, the object is fired to fuse the enamel. This process isrepeated to achieve deep colors and an even surface. Finally, the bottle isp...olished and the exposed copper wires are gilded, Note the pair is similar in design and shape but not an exactmatch. Provenance: East MemphisEstate Dimensions: Height2 7/8 inch, length 1.6-75 (middle section) and width .7 ( middle section) one is wider and thicker at the shoulder thanthe other . Period: 19th-early 20th century Place of Origin: China Materials: The bottles are fully enameled on abrass body Condition: Shows normal wear. The spoonis slightly bent in one bottle. More detailed picture upon request. Reference no. B105Shipping: $15.00 priority mail CONUS.
