Vase with Floral Scrolls 1600s
In cloisonné enameling, the decorative patterns are outlined by soldering metal wires (usually copper) to a metal base, creating a network of cells, or cloisons, to be filled with powdered enamels. Here. a turquoise ground separates the stylized chrysanthemum flower and leaf pattern, which winds around the neck and body. After firing, the enamels are polished to create a smooth surface level with the cloisons. The exposed metal surfaces are gilt.
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
cloisonné enamel
Overall: 25.7 cm (10 1/8 in.)
The Norweb Collection
Vase with Floral Scrolls 1600s
In cloisonné enameling, the decorative patterns are outlined by soldering metal wires (usually copper) to a metal base, creating a network of cells, or cloisons, to be filled with powdered enamels. Here. a turquoise ground separates the stylized chrysanthemum flower and leaf pattern, which winds around the neck and body. After firing, the enamels are polished to create a smooth surface level with the cloisons. The exposed metal surfaces are gilt.
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
cloisonné enamel
Overall: 25.7 cm (10 1/8 in.)
The Norweb Collection