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A Chinese double round blue cloisonne box (Qing Dynasty…
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A Chinese double round blue cloisonne box (Qing Dynasty Qianlong mark), cloisonne is enamel on copper inlaid with copper wire. It started in the Ming Dynasty Jingtai period. The golden age of cloisonne development was during the Qing Dynasty Qianlong period. The artisan's works were excellent and elegant. Most of the cloisonne was enshrined in the Royal palace before the middle of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, the cloisonne artefact of the Qianlong period was full of beautiful and artistic style, this unique shaped cloisonne box is a typical Qianlong period enamel. It's a double-rounded shape with blue enamel on a copper base. The front of the box is decorated with lotus streaks and double dragons circling the character 'Shou'. The bottom is finely entangled with five-petaled flowers in blue, pink, yellow and red. The middle has a 'Qianlong period Mark' that is printed in gold. Overall the box is exquisite, delicate craftsmanship and gorgeous. It is a fascinating item that is definitely worth to be collected, height 35, 12 x 7 cm
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Oriental: Cloisonne