A BEAUTIFUL INTRICATELY DETAILED ANTIQUE CLOISONNE TEA CADDY !!! MARVELLOUS PIECE !!!
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Product information
Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects, in recent centuries using vitreous enamel, and in older periods also inlays of cut gemstones, glass, and other materials. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné. The decoration is formed by first adding compartments (cloisons in French[1]) to the metal object by soldering or adhering silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on their edges. These remain visible in the finished piece, separating the different compartments of the enamel or inlays, which are often of several colors. Cloisonné enamel objects are worked on with enamel powder made into a paste, which then needs to be fired in a kiln.
Special find !!!
You are bidding on this fantastic antique cloisonne holder , possibly a tea caddy as I was told by a dealer of Asian antiquities . Very rare and made anywhere between 1880 - 1920 .
The enamel has sustained minor wear / chiplets but typical of items over 100 years old . The wear is clear in photos 2 , 4 and 5 . It does not detract from the artistic beauty of this piece .
A remarkable item worth treasuring .
Height : 8.2 cm high
Width : 7.7 cm
Postage : R 46
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