Chinese Decorative Cloisonné Lid Box in Shape of Vase

Description

This is a very decorative Chinese cloisonné lid box in a very nice vase shape. The magnificent colored enamels are … more This is a very decorative Chinese cloisonné lid box in a very nice vase shape. The magnificent colored enamels are worked on a blue ground.

The main decoration on the body shows two dragons in a fight. On the cover is a round trident in the middle of clouds. The dragons have a strong yellow colouring. The lid has a green semi-circle pattern on the edges. The bottom of the vase - box is in a turquoise blue typical of Chinese cloisonné.

NOTE:
Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize strong and auspicious powers, especially the control over water, rainfall, typhoons and floods. In East Asian culture, the dragon is also a symbol of power, strength and luck for people who are worthy of it. The movement of the dragons chasing the "pearl" shows that the dragons are constantly in search of wisdom, with pearls, according to history and myth, being a symbol of wisdom gained through experience.

Dimensions and weight of the cloisonné:

Height: 6.1cm
Diameter: 3.0cm
Weight: approx. 37 grams less