{"product_id":"traditional-cloisonne-dragon-motif-decorative-vase","title":"Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Dragon Vase | Yellow Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl | Cobalt Blue Cloud Scroll Ground | Gilt Brass | Mid-Late 20th Century | 8\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese art the dragon chasing the flaming pearl stands for the pursuit of wisdom and good fortune. What would you set beside this one? This vintage \u003cstrong\u003eChinese cloisonné vase\u003c\/strong\u003e shows a bold \u003cstrong\u003eyellow dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e winding around the body, reaching for the flaming pearl among pastel clouds, on a deep \u003cstrong\u003ecobalt blue ground\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with tiny gilt-wire cloud scrolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloisonné is made by soldering fine metal wires onto a brass body, filling each little cell with colored enamel, then firing and polishing it. The dragon's scales, whiskers and claws are all outlined this way. A ruyi-style border circles the neck and a band of green waves rings the foot. The flared rim, interior and foot are gilt brass, and the base is finished in turquoise enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition with bright enamel. No dents or missing enamel seen. The gilding shows light wear, with some darkening and toning on the foot rim and base edge. Small pits in the enamel are normal for cloisonné. Unmarked. Please see all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: cloisonné enamel over brass, gilt rim and foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: China, unmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: mid to late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: about 8\" tall, 3.5\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: dragon chasing the flaming pearl among clouds, wave border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProps shown in styled photos are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oddly Darling Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68131218718919,"sku":"H-0245","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/traditional-cloisonne-dragon-vase-blue.jpg?v=1793302725","url":"https:\/\/www.oddlydarlingvintage.com\/products\/traditional-cloisonne-dragon-motif-decorative-vase","provider":"Oddly Darling Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}