Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Egyptian Revival Motifs, Late-20th Century

A dramatic pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel vases decorated in a vibrant polychrome palette on a white ground. Each vase features stylized pharaonic mask-like faces integrated into a rhythmic field of lotus and flame motifs, merging traditional cloisonne craftsmanship with Egyptian Revival imagery and Art Deco geometry.

Executed with bold symmetry and strong color-including turquoise, cobalt, red, purple, green, and orange-the design reflects the global eclecticism of the 20th century, when Chinese export workshops reinterpreted traditional techniques for Western decorative markets. The cross-cultural vocabulary resonates with the later work of French designer Fabienne Jouvin, known for reinventing cloisonne with unexpected international motifs.

Design Influences:

Chinese Tradition: The cloisonne technique, with copper wires forming compartments filled with vitreous enamel, was perfected in Beijing workshops.

Egyptian Revival: Mask motifs referencing pharaonic imagery, reflecting the wave of "Egyptomania" following the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.

Art Deco: Bold geometry, stylized forms, and symmetry, translating revival imagery into a modernist idiom.

Later Resonance: The use of unexpected global motifs within cloisonne parallels the work of contemporary French designer Fabienne Jouvin, known for reinterpreting traditional enameling with eclectic international patterns.

Dimensions: 15.5" high * 7.5" diameter each.
6" Diameter base/opening 5.75" Diameter
Condition: Excellent overall; minor surface wear consistent with age.


Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Wear consistent with age and use.

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
Cloisonne, Copper

Details:
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Wear consistent with age and use.