Sapphire blue hand painted canister on copper and brass. Floral decor in green, evident wear including losses and rust. Interior Ming blue color. Removable lid. Measures 3 x 3 in. 3 CLOISONNÉ, Hand painted, Asian Enamel ware, Decorative Asian arts, chinoiserie, Trinket box, canister, 3Cloisonné was a symbol of nobility and wealth in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties and was supplied exclusively to the royalty in these times. Jingtai Blue is a highly complicated process. Copper is hammered and stretched while ores or metal are used to color the enamel.