Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Vase - Enamel on Bronze - Floral Decoration with Basket and Peonies - 24 cm

[Large format Cloisonné Vase with polychrome decoration]

This decorative vase represents the traditional Chinese Jingtai Lan technique, characterized by the application of vitreous enamels within compartments delimited by fine metal wires. The design features a complex floral composition with peonies and chrysanthemums arranged in a basket, symbolizing prosperity and wealth in Oriental culture.

History of the object:
The technique of cellular enamel or cloisonné reached its maturity in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This particular specimen belongs to the mid-20th century period, a time of great refinement in the production of export objects that maintained classic artisanal standards.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Cellular enamel (Cloisonné) on a bronze base
- Height: 24 cm (9.4 inches)
- Width: 16 cm (6.3 inches)
- Depth: 10 cm (3.9 inches)
- Material: Bronze, Enamel
- Condition: Excellent state of preservation. The enamel maintains its original luster without cracks or losses. It shows a slight natural patina on the exposed metal edges.

Value:
A piece of great decorative value for collectors of Asian art or for creating Chinoiserie-style interiors. Its size and the density of the wire work set it above mass-produced contemporary items.