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Japanese Dragon Oriental Cloisonne & Pigeon Blood Foil Jar + Lid

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:36:49 -0700

A fabulous footed antique Japanese cloisonne jar with a three-clawed dragon encircling the jar's body. The dragon's long serpent-shaped body is composed of a deep green cloisonne that is brought to life with gold or copper flecks, while the dragon belly is a contrasting white. Deep blue pointed fins add a spirited touch to his rolling topside as well as the tail that stretches back and around, near the return to his ominous open jaw.

Cobalt blue clouds float amidst the translucent red enamel that covers a silver foil ground around the sides. The jar top and lid are decorated with a beautiful cloisonne floral-type pattern, with a foiled pigeon blood coloring again found at the base of the bronze flower knob. The jar underside is finished in a cobalt cloisonne pattern with one white flower at the center, while the jar sits atop three small curved feet.

In very fine condition, there is very little loss to the enamel work, and no dents or damage to the jar's body or feet. (The photos were taken on a bright sunny day, so there's a bit of glare due to the foil reflection.) I speculate the lid was at one point dropped, as there's a small bruise-type crack in the red enameling and the knob does not sit totally upright. (With gentle care, it's likely you could reverse the slight lean in the knob.)

Jar measures 3-1/2" in diameter and 3-3/4" high to the knob. Circa 1900.

Floral Chintz Cloisonne Napkin Ring

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:39:20 -0700

A nice older cloisonne napkin ring in a floral chintz design, with red, white, green and light blue enamel flowers set against a midnight blue background.� Measures 1-1/8" wide with a 2" diameter.�

In very good condition, with no chips in the enamel noted.

Tall Chinese Porcelain Figural Baluster Vase

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:09:30 -0700

One of two lovely vintage Chinese baluster vases coming from the same estate, this vase is finished in slightly softer colors, with a touch of gilt trim in the "background" spaces of the chintz pattern.� Two figural side panels depict what appears to be mirroring courtyard scenes, with each side featuring a young woman, seated and holding a fan.� Standing and facing her are two other young maidens, standing near a cherry blossom tree.

In comparing this vase to the other, you'll find that even though the paneled scenery is essentially identical, the decoration on the vase neck and sides is different.� On this vase, the sides and top are filled with dozens of smaller flower, mostly pink, but some white and a few blue, with green leaves adding to the color palette.

Standing 12-1/4" high, this vase is approximately 6-1/2" wide at the widest point. In great condition, with no nicks, chips, or cracks noted.

Comparing the mark to the later Chinese marks illustrated on Gotheborg, the mark is believed to read Qianlong Nian Zhi - Qianlong Period Make, with the vase actually dating to the 1970s.

9" Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vase - Red & White Prunus Flowers

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:37:57 -0700

A wonderful Chinese cloisonne baluster vase, the front of which is decorated with a prunus tree, spreading up and out with two-tone flowers in red/pink and white/light-lime green combinations, with the prunus blooms in white and green, all on green stems. At the base of the stems is a mound of what appears to be the sacred mushroom Ling-Chi.

The vase has a scroll diaper pattern on a black ground, with a red, blue, and mottled green scroll band at the upper rim and a red band at the base. Underside has a pressed China mark.

Stands 9" high, with a 3" rim diameter and width approx. 4-3/4" at the widest point. In very good condition, with a very slight dip in the rim at the seam, but no breaks in the cloisonne enamel noted. Circa 1930.

Tall Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Figural Baluster Vase

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:26:01 -0700

Offering a�beautiful Chinese famille rose porcelain vase in baluster form, with two figural panels depicting what appears to be mirroring courtyard scenes. Both sides feature a young woman, seated and holding a fan, while standing and facing her are two other young maidens, standing near a cherry blossom tree.

With hand-painted enameling predominantly in rose / pink, there are a couple of thin bands of yellow shoulder, bordering a green-blue band.

Standing 12-1/4" high, this vase is approximately 6-1/2" wide at the widest point. In great condition, with no nicks, chips, or cracks noted.

Comparing the mark to the later Chinese marks illustrated on Gotheborg, the mark is believed to read Qianlong Nian Zhi - Qianlong Period Make, with the vase actually dating to the 1970s.

Old Cloisonne Dragon Salt/Pepper Shaker

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:22:14 -0700

A wonderful older cloisonne shaker (salt or pepper) decorated with a Chinese dragon that wraps around the sides.� This shaker stands approx. 2-1/4" high on three peg feet and has a base diameter of approx. 1-1/2".� There is a "soft" dent in the shaker lid that I speculate could be smoothed out a bit, if not entirely, and a small enamel chip in the black cloud ground, above and between the dragon's initial curve.� The lid threads off and on without difficulty.