Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Enamel Peony Moon Flask

A cloisonne enamel 'peony' moon flask late Qing dynasty, the…
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A cloisonne enamel 'peony' moon flask late Qing Dynasty, the flattened globular body supported on a slightly splayed foot encircled with a key-fret border, decorated overall with full bloomed peony flowers in various colours among dense green foliage growing from a grassy bank with further flowering plants and lingzhi shoots, all reserved on the turquoise ground, the bulbous neck flanked by two dragon form handles, 37.5 cm high. Provenance: Emilia Stella, Milan, Italy, Important Chinese Art and a Private Collection of Chinese, European Art and Antiques, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 22 November 2011, lot 628. Private Collection Sydney. Other Notes: A larger moon flask with similar decoration from the Collection of Baron Antoine Allard, sold Arts d'Asie, Sotheby's, Paris, 10 June 2014, lot 74, another sold Rivers of Colour: Cloisonne Enamels from Private American Collections, Christie's, New York, 8 September 2014, lot 640

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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