Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Double-Round Box

A Chinese double round blue cloisonne box (Qing Dynasty…
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A Chinese double round blue cloisonne box (Qing Dynasty Qianlong mark), cloisonne is enamel on copper inlaid with copper wire. It started in the Ming Dynasty Jingtai period. The golden age of cloisonne development was during the Qing Dynasty Qianlong period. The artisan's works were excellent and elegant. Most of the cloisonne was enshrined in the Royal palace before the middle of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, the cloisonne artefact of the Qianlong period was full of beautiful and artistic style, this unique shaped cloisonne box is a typical Qianlong period enamel. It's a double-rounded shape with blue enamel on a copper base. The front of the box is decorated with lotus streaks and double dragons circling the character 'Shou'. The bottom is finely entangled with five-petaled flowers in blue, pink, yellow and red. The middle has a 'Qianlong period Mark' that is printed in gold. Overall the box is exquisite, delicate craftsmanship and gorgeous. It is a fascinating item that is definitely worth to be collected, height 35, 12 x 7 cm

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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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