Cloisonné Dragon and Phoenix Vases: Duality and Harmony
€65.88
Fine metal wire forms compartments filled with powdered glass enamel and fired to a glassy finish. Dragon and phoenix motifs in Chinese cloisonné tradition.
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Description
Brilliant color pressed into fine wire compartments and fired until it holds its shape across centuries.
Cloisonné is an enamel craft with documented roots in ancient Egypt and Byzantium, brought to China via the Silk Road and elevated into a major court art during the Ming dynasty. Artisans form compartments, called cloisons, by bending fine metal wire and soldering it onto a copper or bronze base, then fill each enclosed space with powdered glass enamel and fire the object multiple times until the surface reaches a level, glassy finish. The dragon and phoenix are among the oldest paired symbols in Chinese decorative tradition, appearing together in imperial art from the Han dynasty onward to represent two essential and complementary forces within the natural order.
Each vase in this pair is built on a metal base. Fine wire partitions trace the outlines of the dragon and phoenix motifs, dividing the surface into compartments that are filled with colored enamel. The piece is fired repeatedly and then polished, producing a smooth surface where metal wire and vitreous enamel sit flush. Sold as a matching pair, the two vases share the same dimensions and decorative composition.
Sold as a set of two cloisonné vases. Exact dimensions and weight are not currently listed; please contact us before purchase if measurements are relevant to your placement. Handmade using the cloisonné technique. Country of origin: China.
These vases are suited to display on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or cabinet. They are not designed to hold water and should not be used as flower vases.
