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Here we have a Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Brass Vase, a form that sits squarely in the long tradition of decorative metalwork made for both domestic display and export appeal. Its rounded body, tall neck, and bright turquoise ground immediately announce cloisonné—one of those techniques that marries drawing, metalwork, and color in a wonderfully theatrical way.
The design borrows from older Chinese ornamental language: lotus-like scrolls at the neck, formal floral sprays across the body, and repeating geometric grounds that suggest longevity motifs. But the overall character feels much later than Qing court workmanship. This looks much more like a mid-20th-century decorative example than a period imperial vessel.
Construction-wise, the piece appears to be a copper-alloy body with applied metal wires forming the cells, then filled with colored enamels and finished with brass rims at the mouth and foot. Those rims, along with the fairly even wirework and bright palette, are typical of later workshop production.
Condition seems generally decent, with visible surface wear, some scratching, and minor grime or oxidation in places. I don’t see major enamel loss from these photographs, though the underside image is too soft to judge the base perfectly.
So, the key distinction is this: authentic as a vintage cloisonné object, yes; early high-period antique, probably not. I’d place the authenticity score at 82% for being a genuine 20th-century Chinese cloisonné vase, and the conservative auction estimate at about $80 to $200. If it were an earlier 19th-century piece of finer quality, one might think more in the $400 to $1,200 range. A charming survivor of decorative craftsmanship—more cabinet beauty than imperial thunder.
Item Report
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Brass Vase
中国铜胎掐丝珐琅花卉纹瓶
By:Unknown
Style:Chinese cloisonné decorative arts
Origin:China
Materials:copper or brass body, brass mounts/rims, cloisonné wire, colored enamel
Age:mid to late 20th century, circa 1950-1980
Condition:Good (visible age-related wear, surface scratching and enamel grime; no major losses clearly shown, base image not fully sharp)
Value:Auction estimate: as a decorative vintage Chinese cloisonné vase, approximately $80-$200. If it were a genuinely earlier 19th-century example of stronger quality, values could be higher, roughly $400-$1,200 depending on size, condition, and workmanship.
Maker's Marks / Writing:No maker's mark or writing is visible in the provided photos.
Date:2026-04-22 05:15:48.925504
Description:
A baluster-form Chinese cloisonné vase with turquoise-blue enamel ground, brass rims, and polychrome floral decoration including chrysanthemum- and peony-like blossoms over geometric and scale-pattern grounds. The body appears to be copper or brass with cloisonné wirework and enamel infill.
一件中国铜胎掐丝珐琅瓶，器形为鼓腹长颈瓶，通体以松石蓝色珐琅为地，配鎏金或黄铜口沿与足沿，并饰多色花卉纹样，包括类似菊花与牡丹的花朵，背景可见几何回纹与鳞纹。器身应为铜或黄铜胎，上施掐丝并填珐琅。
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Assessment:
This appears to be a Chinese cloisonné enamel vase made for the decorative export market, most likely in the mid-20th century rather than an Imperial or early Qing piece. The form and color scheme are attractive, and the floral decoration is competently executed, but the brass rims, regular wirework, bright enamel palette, and overall finish point to a later production example. The underside photo is somewhat blurred, but the visible metal footrim and central opening are consistent with standard 20th-century cloisonné construction. It is decorative and collectible, though not likely a rare early masterpiece.
此件应为中国外销装饰性掐丝珐琅瓶，年代更可能为二十世纪中后期，而非清早期或宫廷御制器。其器形与配色颇具观赏性，花卉纹饰亦较为工整，但黄铜口足、较规整的掐丝、鲜明的珐琅色调以及整体表面状态，都更接近较晚期制品。底部图片略模糊，但可见金属足沿与中央开孔，符合二十世纪常见掐丝珐琅器的制作方式。总体属于有装饰性、可收藏的作品，但不像稀有的早期精品。
Individual Images:
whole vase front
whole vase side view
lip of vase
upper half of vase
underside of vase
detail of floral enamel
Provenance:
No provenance information provided or visible from the photos.
Condition:
Good (visible age-related wear, surface scratching and enamel grime; no major losses clearly shown, base image not fully sharp)
Identification Score: 95%
The characteristic metal body, cloisonné wire partitions, turquoise enamel ground, brass rims, and floral motifs make identification as a Chinese cloisonné vase highly secure.
根据其金属胎体、明显的掐丝分隔、松石蓝珐琅地、黄铜口足以及花卉纹饰，可较有把握地判断为中国掐丝珐琅瓶。
Authenticity Score: 82%
I believe this is an authentic vintage Chinese cloisonné decorative object, but not an early or imperial-period example. The score reflects confidence that it is a real cloisonné vase of 20th-century manufacture, with lower confidence only as to exact date because the base and any marks are not clearly shown.
我倾向认为这是一件真实的中国旧式掐丝珐琅装饰器，而非早期或御制时期作品。此分数表示我对其作为二十世纪制造的真品掐丝珐琅花瓶较有信心；分数未更高，主要因为底足与款识并未清晰展示，具体断代仍需保留。
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