DESCRIPTION: Brightly colored in a floral pattern, this large Chinese cloisonne egg is an unusual and attractive object. The colorful enamels have been applied to the bronze base forming a design of lotus blossoms floating in swirling water. The background remains unfilled, exposing the mellowed bronze color. Impressive in size, it comes mounted on a wooden stand. Excellent condition with no losses found, first half 20th C. DIMENSIONS: 16” high (41 cm) with stand, 9 ½” diameter (24 cm).
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