Vintage Chinese Cloisonné 12" Vase w/Stand • White Ground Chrysanthemum Beijing

Description

View Vintage Chinese Cloisonné 12" Vase w/Stand • White Ground Chrysanthemum Beijing with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This vase is a beautiful, classic mid-to-late 20th-centuryChinese Export Cloisonné "White-Ground" Floral Baluster Vase. In traditional Chinese culture, the chrysanthemum (. Has never been used. Beijing Area, China. ). Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Vase with Custom Stand Origin: Beijing Area, China Ownership history: Purchased by seller in factory north of Beijing during her 1990's travel.  Has never been used. Dimensions: 12" H x 6" W (13.5" Total Height on Stand) Stand: 1.5" H x 6" W Cherry-Finish Carved Wood Base Condition:  Excellent, very good vintage condition. The outer enamel is bright, highly glossy, and completely smooth to the touch with no missing sections, structural cracks, or post-production repairs. The internal and under-base turquoise enamel is fully intact. The intricate brass filigree wirework is pristine and flush against the body with no lifted or broken wires. Rims show minimal, age-appropriate oxidation. Includes the original custom-fitted carved cherry-colored wooden display stand. Aesthetics: Classic Beijing export craftsmanship featuring tight wire layouts and polished metallic rims. This vase is a beautiful, classic mid-to-late 20th-century Chinese Export Cloisonné "White-Ground" Floral Baluster Vase . This piece carries a highly symbolic meaning that appeals directly to collectors of Asian art. In traditional Chinese culture, the chrysanthemum ( jú ) represents longevity, autumn, and resilience , as it is one of the "Four Gentlemen" of Chinese art capable of blooming in the cold. **Collector Note:** White-ground cloisonné is highly sought after for mid-century modern and grandmillennial interior decor, offering a lighter aesthetic than darker counterparts. This vase features an un-enameled interior throat; if utilizing for live floral arrangements, a hidden glass liner is highly recommended to protect the vintage metalwork from moisture. The Base (Images 1 & 3): The solid, counter-enameled turquoise-blue under-base is the definitive signature of mid-to-late 20th-century production workshops from Northern China. The visible surface ripples and lack of any stamped or engraved text ("China" or "Made in China") point to it being a high-quality hand-buffed workshop export piece from the 1960s to the 1980s . The Design & Workmanship (Images 4 & 5): The background pattern uses a highly repetitive, stamped brass cloud motif (known as the cloud-and-thunder or leiwen pattern) over a stark white ground. This specific style was popularized by major state-run craft workshops in Beijing to maximize visual contrast against the vibrant, shaded chrysanthemums and peonies. The Stand (Image 2): The custom base is a traditional open-carved dark cherry/rosewood stained footstool. The deep, recessed lip holds the brass rim of the vase securely, protecting the counter-enameled bottom edges from friction damage. To use this vase for live flowers:  Using an inner glass liner to hold water is the absolute best and safest practice for displaying live flowers in a vintage Chinese cloisonné vase. Why the Inner Glass Liner is Essential Prevents Corrosion: Cloisonné is constructed on a raw copper or brass wire frame. Constant exposure to standing water will oxidize the underlying metal, leading to green corrosion (verdigris) that can destroy the vase from the inside out. Avoids Internal Leaks: The interior enamel coating on vintage export vases is often thin or unevenly fired. Water can easily seep through microscopic pinholes in the enamel, causing catastrophic rust or separation between the metal base and the outer glass paste artwork. Blocks Flower Slime: Decomposing flower stems release acidic bacteria and organic slime. In an unlined metal vase, these acids chemically attack the interior glaze and tarnish the exposed brass rims. Packaging: Will be wrapped securely in heavy-duty bubble wrap with the wooden base cushioned separately to prevent transit friction. Insurance: Fully insured tracking will be provided at no extra cost to protect your investment. Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Chinese › Other Chinese Collectibles.

Provenance

Ownership History Available

Culture

Chinese

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

China