Chinese Cloisonne Vase, gilt upper and lower rim. Bulbous cavity vaunted into a feminine neckline. Large floral blooms interconnected by scrolling vines ensconce the entire outer surface. Yang-Yin Symbol adorns the center of the central bloom. Yin and Yang - the Dual Principle in Nature that represents the interaction of contrasting types of energy such as heaven and earth, or yin (feminine, negative) and yang (masculine, positive). The dark half, Yin represents the female, yielding, passive, negative, earth, moon, captivation, tiger, even numerals amongst many others. The light slice, Yang is male, dynamic, assertive and positive, heaven, sun, light, vigor, penetration, dragon, mountains, and odd numbers. Cloisonne is enameled metal on which the colors of the design are separated by thin metallic strings. The cells are filled with crushed enamel after which the object is heated until the enamels liquify into the cells. The whole piece is then sanded and polished into a uniform surface. Gorgeous vase with resplendent quality.


Mark on gilt base, incised six script -KaiShu- characters, Made in The Years of QianLong Reign Period of Great Qing.

Dimensions: 12-5/8" H x 8-5/8" Dia.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition. Traced numerous tiny-holes of corrosions on enamel filling, No missing wires found on cloisonne works. With normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents, and trace of declined on gilt; Normal, consider ages and wear.

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