Polychrome cloisonn on a copper body, partly gilt
China, around 1910
Horizontal rectangular panel with a central, elongated reserve with inscriptions on rose colored ground, each flanked by a yellow, five clawed dragons on a blue ground with stylized clouds and flames
The inscription of the central reserve, which is flanked by the yellow dragons is inscribed with an Imperial rank title (??????????????? ?)
Both sides with a large cartouche with repeating inscriptions (????, ????, ????, ???? and ??????????????? ?)
The inscription on the left reserve can be translated as follows: They achieved great earnings
The inscription of the right reserve can be translated as follows: The venerable get this award with best wishes and good luck
Below the image field, in the lower area a large field with inscription of 23 names
Dimensions: c. 33.5 x 49 cm
Good condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 7,000 Euro

The plaque was commissioned by the teacher of Chinas last Emperor Puyi (1906-1967) in order to honor the 23 individuals whose names are mentioned in the lower reserve.



Condition:

The cloisonn roll of honor is in good condition with slight signs of age and use such as little gold wear here and there. The height measures 33.5 cm and the width is 49 cm.



Cloisonn

The word Cloisonn is French and can be translated as partition. With this technique, also referred to as cell fusion, thin wires or metal strips are decoratively soldered on a metal base, usually copper. Between them different enamels colors are embedded in several processes. In China this art has been known since the Bronze Age and the oldest Chinese cloisonn pieces date back to the Yuan Dynasty (1261-1368).

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