Chinese Pin Tray Canton Enamel Flower Subject Lime Green Famille Rose Mid 20C

Name: Chinese Pin Tray Canton Enamel Flower Subject Lime Green Famille Rose Mid 20C
SKU: INV4487
Price: 35.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£35.00

Inventory Code: INV4487

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Chinese Pin Tray Canton Enamel Flower Subject Lime Green Famille Rose Mid 20C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4487

Object: Pin Tray

Material: Canton enamel on copper

Origin: China

Period: Mid 20th century

Date: Mid 20th century

Decoration: Floral spray on a pale lime green ground in famille rose enamels

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 0.5 in / 1.2 cm

Width: 3.4 in / 8.6 cm

Depth: 2.4 in / 6.1 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Hairlines, chips, and enamel losses to the underside corners and edges. Surface wear and age-related marks present. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Chinese Canton enamel rectangular pin tray with shaped corners and copper-mounted rim.
The interior is decorated with a delicate floral spray in pink, yellow, and green enamels.
Set against a pale lime green ground, the design displays a soft famille rose palette.
The underside shows a white enamel finish over a copper body.
A decorative and functional example of mid 20th century Chinese enamelware.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Canton enamels were produced in southern China and became popular for both domestic use and export.
Small trays such as this were commonly used for pins, jewellery, or desk accessories.
Their hand-painted floral decoration and colourful enamel surfaces remain attractive to collectors.

NOTES

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