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Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic market

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic market
Chinese, Early 20th Century
Height 18cm, diameter 25cm

Crafted in China, this fine ormolu and cloisonné enamel bowl was intended for export to Islamic markets. Sitting on three gilt bronze feet, the body of the bowl is of bulbous shape, featuring two gilt looped handles. The body itself is covered in colourful cloisonné enamel designs, with various flowers, vines and scrolling motifs against a turquoise background, with a red floral rim. The front and back are also adorned with ormolu mounts inscribed with Thuluth Arabic script, evidencing its production for the Islamic market.

The bowl is signed in traditional Chinese script to the underside.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Cloisonné enamel, bronze, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16449L
Incollect Reference #:	737067

Dimensions

H.	7.09 in;	Diam.	9.84 in;
H.	18 cm;	Diam.	25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.