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Vase with Floral Scrolls

1600s

China, Ming dynasty

(1368–1644)
Medium
cloisonné enamel
Measurements
Overall: 25.7 cm (10 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.285
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Description

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.

Vase with Floral Scrolls

1600s

China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

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