Covered Ginger Jar Appraisal

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Covered Ginger Jar

This is a small, hand-crafted Chinese cloisonné enamel lidded jar, likely dating from the mid to late 20th century. The piece features a copper or brass body base with intricate wirework defining various floral and scroll patterns. The primary ground color is a deep burgundy or oxblood red enamel. The vessel is decorated with flowering cherry blossom or plum blossom motifs in white and light blue, accented with green and turquoise foliate scrolls. The 'cloud' or 'ruyi' pattern background is created with fine brass filigree wires filled with translucent and opaque enamels. A brass finial sits atop the domed lid, and polished brass rims are visible at the junction of the lid and base. The craftsmanship shows a high level of detail typical of exported Chinese decorative arts from the 1960s-1980s. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible tarnishing and patina on the exposed brass rims and finial, but the enamel work remains largely intact without obvious large chips or 'pitting' common in lower-quality examples. The size is approximately 3 to 4 inches in diameter, making it a functional trinket or ginger jar.