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Pair Large Chinese Cloisonné Plique-a-jour Bowls

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A large pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel bowl made with the technique of Plique-a-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows originally developed in the Byzantine Empire in 6th century AD. Using no backing and translucent enamel, it creates jewel-like piece.
This pair of bowl is of identical copper wire construction with a matching design. The main colors slightly differ with one in green the other blue. The copper based cloisonné cells feature large and small peony branches on a background of leave pattern. The miniature compartments "cells" were filled with enamels of different colors to precisely carry out the auspicious design while letting the light through. The design was also facilitated with many delicately pierced "cells" that further gives the pieces a very airy appearance.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Cloisonne
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. No breakage or losses of enamel. Slight oxidation on metal wire and rims. One bowl may be slightly misshaped.
Creation Date:	1920-50s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	424832

Dimensions

H.	3.85 in;	Diam.	8 in;
H.	9.78 cm;	Diam.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion