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Vase with Three Rams' Heads

Vase with Three Rams' Heads

1736–1795
(1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-1795)
cloisonné enamel
Diameter: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1989.321
Location: 240B Chinese Decorative Arts

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. After firing, the enamels are polished to create a smooth surface level with the cloisons. The exposed metal surfaces are gilt.
  • The Severance and Greta Millikin Collection. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (July 5-September 2, 1990).
    CMA 1990: "The Severance and Greta Millikin Collection," cat. #189, p. 91
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