Title
Pair of Cloisonné Vases
Creator
Date
18th Century
Description
A pair of cloisonné vases (Chinese, 18th century). The baluster-shaped vases have wide circular opening rims, the necks feature a stylized crane of white, blue, and red enamel within a circle. The body of the vase is decorated with flowering shrubbery in white against a turquoise and gilt background with butterflies at each side.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
cloisonné enamel
metal
Extent
height = 9.25"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives, 1972.
Identifier
PSNC.6117.1 - .2
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