Vase - Silver / silver filigree

China – Miniature baluster vase in filigree silver and cloisonné enamel (Tian-tsui / Silver Cloisonné) – Lotus and rocks decoration – Republic era (c. 1920–1940) Presentation & Goldsmithing Work Charming and delicate Asian collectible piece in the form of a miniature baluster vase with a flared neck. Goldsmith technique: Made in silver (or high-silver-content alloy) with fine twisted filigree work forming cells (cloisons) filled with multicolored enamels, fired. Iconography & Decoration: Face A: Floral decor featuring a large blooming lotus (sacred flower) surrounded by scrolling foliage. Face B: Circular medallion depicting a stylized landscape composition with pierced rocks (scholar rocks) and botanical elements. Multicolored enamels: Uses pretty turquoise, cobalt blue, apple green, aubergine, yellow and white hues. Technical characteristics Origin: China Era: Republic era (first half of the 20th century, c. 1920–1940) Materials: Silver / silver filigree, multicolored cloisonné enamels Height: 10.4 cm Surface condition: Fine traditional artisanal workmanship from the Beijing or Canton region. Overall condition: Good for a filigree-era object; suitable for everyday use. Enamels: Minor enamel loss or tiny chips due to age, very slight and invisible from a distance, quite normal for this very delicate technique. Structure & Silver: Solid structure, lovely patina on the aged silver.

Estimate:£0.84

View all items fromCatawikiorAsian Art