Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Leopard 19th-20th Century

Description

Late 19th Century to 1900s Chinese cloisonné leopard with hind legs in crouched position, the head turned to the side, … more Late 19th Century to 1900s Chinese cloisonné leopard with hind legs in crouched position, the head turned to the side, inset with large staring glass eyes, the dark yellow body enameled all over with black fur markings and the underbelly with white enamel.

Finely detailed, cast in bronze and brass with enamel. Cloisonné is the technique of creating designs on metal vessels with colored-glass paste placed within enclosures made of copper or bronze wires, which have been bent or hammered into the desired pattern.

This is a rare and sought after piece sure to catch the eye of all observers.

22 inches wide; 9 1/2 inches deep; 14 inches high, excellent condition free of dents or other flaws associated with antique cloisonné. less