An early cloisonne spherical jar and cover, decorated with…
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An early cloisonne spherical jar and cover, decorated with embattled dragons encircling the body on a gold speckled black ground, the small circular lid surmounted by a ball finial, raised on three gilt metal bun feet. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Diameter 9 cm

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  • Finial - An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items, such as spoons, they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.

    Finials have a variety of shapes and forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.

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