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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:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.