Chinese Cloisonne Trinket Gilt Export Famille Rose Enamel Fruit Hinged Early 20C

Name: Chinese Cloisonne Trinket Gilt Export Famille Rose Enamel Fruit Hinged Early 20C
SKU: INV4497
Price: 73.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£73.00

Inventory Code: INV4497

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Chinese Cloisonne Trinket Gilt Export Famille Rose Enamel Fruit Hinged Early 20C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4497

Object: Trinket Box

Material: Cloisonne enamel on metal with gilt mounts

Origin: China

Period: Early 20th Century

Date: Circa 1900-1930

Decoration: Polychrome enamel fruit and floral design on black ground with gilt cloud pattern border and sides

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 0.6 in / 1.7 cm

Width: 1.7 in / 4.5 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Light surface wear, minor enamel wear and age-related rubbing to the gilt decoration. Hinge functions correctly and the box opens and closes as intended. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A charming Chinese cloisonne enamel trinket box of rounded form with hinged lid.
The lid is decorated with stylized fruit and foliage in white, blue and green enamels against a black ground.
The sides feature an attractive repeating gilt cloud motif.
The interior is finished in bright blue enamel.
A decorative and functional example of early 20th century Chinese export cloisonne work.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Chinese cloisonne boxes were popular export wares during the late Qing and Republican periods.
Small hinged examples such as this were produced for the decorative arts market and remain sought after for their colorful enamelwork and practical display appeal.

NOTES

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.