Chinese cloisonné enamel vase with Islamic style decoration

£4,500

This delicately wrought bowl, which is profusely decorated with beautiful cloisonné enamel work, was crafted in China for export to Islamic markets.

 

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Description

The bowl is of typical form, with a bulbous body raised by three feet and a rim mounted with twin loop handles. The bowl is wrought from bronze, which is gilt on the feet, the rim, the handles, and the two cartouches to the front and reverse of the body. The surface of the bowl is adorned with cloisonné enamel: scrolling arabesques and floral motifs are set above the turquoise ground. The twin cartouches contain raised Thuluth Arabic script, indicating that the piece was produced for the Islamic market. It is signed underside with a mark in traditional Chinese script.

Details

Country of Origin
Chinese
Date of Manufacture
Early 20th Century
Period
Early 20th Century
Style
Chinese Interest, Floral, Islamic
Material
Bronze, Enamel - Cloisonné, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
Colour
Gold, Multi-coloured, Turquoise

Dimensions

Height
20 cm / 7.9 inches
Diameter
23 cm / 9.1 inches

Reference:
16449b

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