{"product_id":"early-20th-century-chinese-cloisonne-millefleur-vase","title":"Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Millefleur Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colorful early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné vase decorated with an exuberant millefleur, or “thousand flowers,” pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHundreds of stylized chrysanthemums and other blossoms in yellow, pink, blue, white, turquoise, black, and green fill the surface against a rich green enamel ground. Fine metal wires outline each flower and form the tightly patterned background, while exposed brass rims finish the flared mouth and foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside is impressed “CHINA,” indicating that the vase was made for export. Its richly layered floral decoration and compact baluster form make it an especially appealing accent for a mantel, bookshelf, console, or collected interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century, probably circa 1920–1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloisonné enamel over a copper or brass body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 9 inches high × 5 inches diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with surface wear, oxidation, minor enamel irregularities, and evidence of age and use. No major damage is apparent in the available photographs. Please review all images carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage decorative vessel and has not been tested for holding water. A liner is recommended if used with fresh flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50516010336308,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/07AC8541-78E9-4006-9A37-9E2AE89442A1.png?v=1789996430","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/early-20th-century-chinese-cloisonne-millefleur-vase","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}