This branch of red coral is polished and mounted on a globular and tripod traditionnal chinese vase called a ding, miniaturised and realised in bronze decorated with enamel using the cloisonné technique, representing a dragon and a flaming pearl. This decor is associated with a sacred essence giving the dragon his strength, but also implies wisdom...

19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Box

It is 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.8 cm) wide. It is 148 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing gilding, minor missing enamels, stains, and cut marks, cracks bent at the inner rim, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of massive Chinese foliate form cloisonne chargers each decorated with two five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl among clouds. The first is set against an egg-yolk yellow background with a blue band of flowers and scrolling foliage surrounding the foliate form edge. The second is set against a blue background with an egg-yolk yellow band around the edge. At the center base of each is a rectangular plaque holding an apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark. Early 20th century...

1920's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Box with 5 Colors Flag 五色旗, Fu Lion, & Dragon

It is 3.15 inches (8 cm) tall by 7.09 inches (18 cm) wide.

It is tarnished and has stains, oxidation, missing enamels, bent metal rims, does not close tightly, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A lovely pair of bronze and enamel Chinese cloisonne candlesticks. In excellent condition, they measure 6" high.

A rare pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel 'holy water' bottles, Qianlong/Jiaqing, c. 1800. Height 23 cms. Iron-red decorated porcelain bottles of this shape were made in the Qianlong reign as gifts to Tibetan monks. In cloisonne, however, they are much rarer. The only pair to have come on the market in recent times were sold at Christie's New York, 18.9.2014, for USD 23,750. A single example was sold in Christie's Paris, 8.6.2010, lot 242.

A Chinese cloisonne vase, Qianlong, with garlic neck and octafoil body. Height 13cms. Jingtai four-character mark. Good condition.

A Chinese cloisonne enamel vase, late Qianlong, circa 1780-1800, with gilt bronze dragon head and tongue handles. Height 20.2 cms. With wood stand.

A Chinese cloisonne enamel dish, Qianlong/Jiaqing, c. 1780-1820, 21cms diam. Good condition. From the collection of David and Sarah Battie. Mr Battie is a former director of Sotheby's London.

An unusual Chinese cloisonne enamel bowl, Qianlong, decorated inside and out with red lotus flowers and green lotus pads on a blue ground, the centre of the interior and the base each with a pale green lotus pod. 18 cms diam., 10 cms high. Heavily cast. 830g. I have seen this design on a couple of moon flasks, but never on a deep bowl such as this.

This Chinese Double handled Cloisonné cup has its original blown cobalt blue glass insert... Old red wax seal on bottom from the 70's by Chinese gov official as being between 100 and 200 years old and therefore allowed to be taken out of China... see pic at bottom pic...1.75 inches x high 3 inches diameter of cup and 5 inches across includes both handles

Chinese late Qing dynasty rectangular form hinged cloisonne box with inner tray resting above an open compartment decorated on the exterior in cloud form cloisons with butterflies, flowers, and scrolling foliage emerging from rockery and set against a turquoise ground. Blue counter enamel interior and base. The box was likely designed for holding jewelry with the padded pink silk applied to the inner lid to protect the contents in the tray. Two heavy brass handles and front lock plate...

Pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne brush pots decorated on the front with scholar's desk objects set against a blue background covered in cloud cloisons. On the back of each is a gourd and sprig of coral. A ruyi band encircles the top. The rims are copper and blue counter-enamel is in the interior and base. Each measures 9 1/8" high x 4" diameter. Purchased new in Taiwan in 1974 by the current Tucson, Arizona collector...

An unusual Tibeto-Chinese cloisonne gau box having a domed and hinged cover with a multi-colored scroll pattern surrounding a central cartouche. The cartouche features the Tibetan character “hum” which translates as “the spirit of enlightenment” or “the enlightened mind”. This gau would have been worn by a high ranking lama...

Antique Chinese pair of recumbent deer. Made of copper and cloisonné of multiple colored enamel. Each deer has a round opening and lid on it's back. They sit with hooves folded under and heads looking back over shoulders. Minor losses.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 8 3/4" high x 12" long x 4 1/2" wide (each)

Antique Chinese cloisonne vase. Globular form with long, straight neck. Decorated with designs of phoenix birds and flowers in yellow, green, blue, red and white enamel on a turquoise blue enamel ground. With a cloisonné four-character mark on the bottom.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 12 1/2" high x 8 1/4" wide

A very rare lobed spittoon enameled with floral decorations very unusual colors, like yellow and purple. Diameter 8,4 cm, H. 4,8 cm. Good condition with normal age wear. Ca. late 19th century.

A lobed tray made of brass and copper, enameled in cloisonné technique, decorated with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Dimensions 23 x 18 x 2 cm. The tray is in good condition with normal age wear. Ca. Late 19th century..