Classic Lotus Design on a Champlevé and Cloisonné Lidded Jar.  China.

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An outstanding vintage lidded jar featuring excellent Chinese enameling technique.  This process features carved or chiseled depressions from a soft bronze (rich in copper) and then filled with enamel, fired and polished.

 

Cloisonné was used for the finer details. Here metal wire or ribbon act as a partition for the enamel to be placed.

 

Both techniques are used on this piece.  Gold paint is used throughout the background depressions.

 

Manufactured by a “craftsman” enamel factory to the west of old Beijing.

 

Notice the classic lotus design.

 

Gorgeous and in great condition.

 

This item has been SOLD.  Thanks M.S. !