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Chinese Yellow Cloisonne Dragon Box, Republic Period, circa 1920, China

$850
£642.93
€750.71
CA$1,210.53
A$1,228.23
CHF 701.64
MX$14,870.78
NOK 8,242.95
SEK 8,232.04
DKK 5,611.86

About the Item

A charming Chinese yellow cloisonne small trinket box with dragons, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The small box sets on four bun feet and designed with cavorting dragons in black cloisonne enamel against a yellow cloisonne enamel ground. The interior and underside of bright turquoise enamel. The lid of the box decorated with a pair of writhing dragons dancing in the clouds above rolling waves, the flaming pearl of wisdom between them. Additional single dragons adorn the long sides of the box. The flaming pearl of wisdom repeated on the two short sides. The dragons have a certain charm, looking more comical than ferocious, with open, gaping mouths, bulging eyes, and oversized five toed feet. The yellow ground cloisonne ground worked with good wirework in a cloud pattern. The dragons, waves, and pearls worked in black cloisonne enamel. The dragons also with while cloisonne enamel for the teeth and eyes. With copper rims.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Enamel,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The copper rims slightly discolored. The interior with wear and some enamel contractions.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894734846992

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