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Presenting this exquisite Chinese Cloisonné Baluster Vase. This elegant piece showcases traditional Chinese enamel artistry. Crafted from copper with intricate brass wirework, filled with vibrant enamel. The base reveals an un-enameled copper underside, typical for its period. Showing minor surface wear consistent with its late 19th to early 20th-century age. An authentic example like this could achieve an auction estimate of $300 to $600. A beautiful decorative art object reflecting skilled craftsmanship and historical charm.
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Item Report
Chinese Late Qing/Republic Period Cloisonné Baluster Vase
中国晚清/民国时期掐丝珐琅胆瓶
By: Unknown
Style: Chinese Cloisonné
Origin: China
Materials: Copper body, enamel, brass rims
Age: Circa 1880-1930 (Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic Period)
Condition: Very Good (minor surface scratches and light wear consistent with age, no major damage or repairs visible)
Value: Authentic: $300 - $600; Reproduction: $50 - $150
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible
Date: 2026-07-11 05:57:19.119044
Description:
A Chinese cloisonné baluster vase featuring a flared neck and foot. The body is richly decorated with vibrant floral sprays, including peonies and chrysanthemums, set against a turquoise blue ground adorned with a geometric meander pattern. The neck and foot also feature complementary decorative bands. The rims at the mouth and foot are made of brass. 一件中国掐丝珐琅胆瓶,瓶颈和圈足外撇。瓶身装饰有鲜艳的花卉图案,包括牡丹和菊花,背景为绿松石蓝色,并饰有几何回纹图案。瓶颈和圈足也饰有互补的装饰带。瓶口和圈足的边缘为黄铜材质。
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Assessment:
This is a charming example of Chinese cloisonné work from the late Qing or early Republic period. The craftsmanship, while not of imperial quality, is solid, with good wirework and vibrant enamel colors. The minor wear and patina are consistent with its age, making it a desirable decorative antique. 这是一件晚清或民国时期中国掐丝珐琅的迷人范例。其工艺虽然并非宫廷级别,但扎实可靠,掐丝精细,珐琅色彩鲜艳。轻微的磨损和包浆与其年代相符,使其成为一件颇具吸引力的装饰性古董。
Individual Images:
- whole vase front view
- detail of body
- top and neck interior
- whole vase front view
- detail of flowers
- underside of vase
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface scratches and light wear consistent with age, no major damage or repairs visible)
Identification Score: 95%
The form, decorative motifs, materials (copper body, enamel, brass rims), and construction techniques are highly characteristic of Chinese cloisonné vases. The style of floral decoration and geometric patterns firmly place it within this category. 器型、装饰图案、材质(铜胎、珐琅、黄铜边)以及制作工艺都高度符合中国掐丝珐琅瓶的特征。花卉装饰和几何图案的风格明确将其归类于此。
Authenticity Score: 80%
The patina on the exposed metal, the nature of the enamel fills, and the hand-bent appearance of the cloisons (wires) are consistent with traditional production methods of the late 19th to early 20th century. While not a rare or high-end imperial piece, it appears to be a genuine period example rather than a modern reproduction. A definitive assessment would benefit from in-hand examination of the base and interior for tool marks and specific aging characteristics. 裸露金属的包浆、珐琅填充的性质以及掐丝(铜线)的手工弯曲外观,都与19世纪末至20世纪初的传统制作方法相符。虽然它并非稀有或高端的宫廷器物,但似乎是一件真正的时期作品,而非现代仿制品。对器底和内部的工具痕迹及特定老化特征进行实物检查,将有助于做出更明确的鉴定。
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Keywords
Chinese, Cloisonné, Baluster Vase, Enamel, Copper, Brass, Late Qing Dynasty, Republic Period, Floral, Peony, Chrysanthemum, Meander Pattern, Decorative Arts, Antique, China 中国, 掐丝珐琅, 胆瓶, 珐琅, 铜, 黄铜, 晚清, 民国时期, 花卉, 牡丹, 菊花, 回纹, 装饰艺术, 古董, 中国
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