Beautiful Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Sphere Vase

This unusual and unique Cloisonné vase has a vivid green leaf motif decorating the top and bottom of this piece, with a caravan of elephants depicted around the center. Notice the detailed shading of the elephants and the shading within the leaves as well. This piece would make a wonderful addition to any collection.

Cloisonné is produced by first starting with a nonferrous metal container (vase, bowl, plate, etc.). The artist then attaches thin wire/metal barriers to the nonferrous container to provide a raised design. Layer by layer enamel is applied, and the container fired, until the layers of enamel build up to become flush with the raised design barriers. Once the barriers are filled to the point that you can barely feel any true difference in height, the nonferrous metal is then polished or gold paint is applied to the top edge of the design to complete the cloisonné process. This vase comes with a specially fabricated dark mahogany stained wood stand.

Measurements:

Approximately 11 inches tall

Approximately 11.25 inches wide

101676 – Cloisonne Elephant Sphere Vase

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