This dish would have been part of a supper set and though it is damaged it is remarkable for the charming scene of two European gentlemen taking the air. The dish dates from the 18th century and is likely to have been made in Canton specifically for export to the West.
A fine Cantonese enamel box and cover, a design on the lid depicting a high pavilion overlooking a lake. Early 19th century.
Approximately 3.1/8 inches (7.9 cm) diameter. Inside of the lid has a tiny impact that has chipped out a little spot of the counter enamel, this has not affected t... Click for details
‘Basse taille’ is a term given to the use of reflective silver foil beneath the surface of the translucent enamel. In this example engraved silver flowers, now tarnished, can also be seen on the surface. The box was made in Canton, now Guangzhou, where a good harbour at the mouth of the Pearl River ensured a safe haven for European traders.
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A well executed and finely painted Canton enamel bowl, with playful scenes of boys at play. Every detail is hand painted with thin layers of pigmented glass enamels; the subject matter was a favorite of the Empress Dowager Cixi. Comfortably dated to the 19th century and ready for display is this well preserved and unretouched Chinese antique for your pleasure. It measures about 6" wide x 3" high
This is a very handsome pair of Chinese Canton enamel dishes with a superbly painted design done in enamel over a copper base. Both dishes are dominated by paintings of an Imperial Dragon, five clawed dragons being reserved for the emperor. A pale green band then surrounds these dragons in cavetto and the outer rims have a design of flowers including a rose and two types of fruit – all connected by vines and leaves. On the bottom of each dish there are four small designs of floral and fruit arra... Click for details
An attractive blue ground Canton Enamel six lobed bowl with two reserves that are separated by with continuous scrolling green foliage and pink flowers executed in thick enamels. In one reserve is a painting of a young boy watching an elder fishing. The other reserve features two men sitting and talking - behind the man on the left is a brazier from which a snake like column of smoke arises. The interior of the boxes is coated in turquoise enamel. The depth of the bowl is 2” and the diameter is ... Click for details
in rectangular form with eight sides, decorated with painted color enamel of four stylized panels, revealing floral motifs among floral scrolls over green background, the rim is decorated with decorative band.
in rectangular form with eight sides, decorated with painted color enamel of four stylized panels, revealing floral motifs among floral scrolls over green background, the rim is decorated with decorative band.
With wooden base plate, the seven segmented plates are made of bronze and decorated with painted color enamel of butterflies and floral designs on dark blue background.
Age: Chinese, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century
Measurement: Diameter 30.5 C.M. (including the wooden base plate)
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Of stylized shape, made of bronze and decorated with painted color enamel of two stylized panels revealing noble figures, the rest is decorated with floral scrolls on pink background.
Age: Chinese, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century
Measurement: From left to right 11 C.M. / Height 12.8 C.M.
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