Description
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Trinket Box Floral Design
A Chinese cloisonné enamel trinket box of rectangular form, decorated with floral sprays on a turquoise ground.
- Origin: China
- Material: Cloisonné enamel on copper/brass body
- Form: Rectangular box with hinged lid
- Height: Approx. 5.7 cm
- Width: Approx. 9 cm
- Depth: Approx. 7.5 cm
- Feet: Four small rounded feet
The box is of rectangular form with slightly domed hinged lid, raised on four small rounded feet. The exterior is decorated in cloisonné enamel with flowering branches in pink, white, yellow and green tones set against a turquoise ground.
The ground features repeating spiral motifs, typical of Chinese cloisonné work. The sides continue the turquoise spiral pattern, creating a consistent decorative scheme throughout.
The interior is finished in blue enamel. The base is marked “CHINA” in red enamel.
The hinge operates correctly and the lid closes securely.
Condition
Good antique condition.
General surface wear consistent with age. Some minor enamel surface marks and light wear to edges. Interior shows age-related surface marks. No major losses or structural damage observed. Feet intact and stable.
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