Chinese Cloisonné Floral Motif Bowl

This item is a small, hand-crafted Chinese decorative bowl featuring traditional cloisonné enamelwork on a metal base, likely brass or copper. The exterior is adorned with a vibrant yellow background accented by a complex geometric fret pattern. Resting atop this base color are large, multi-colored floral designs, including what appears to be a purple lotus or peony and a deep red bloom, both surrounded by green foliate leaves. The base of the bowl shows a turquoise blue enamel band just above the metallic foot ring. The piece exhibits characteristic fine wirework (cloisons) used to separate the different glass enamel colors. The craftsmanship is indicative of mid-to-late 20th-century mass-produced exports, though it maintains traditional stylistic elements of much older pieces. Visible condition shows significant distress, specifically a large area of 'pitting' and fractured enamel near the bottom rim where the turquoise band meets the yellow body, indicating impact damage or age-related fatigue. The overall patina on the exposed metal rim and foot suggests light oxidation typical of vintage brass. This small vessel would likely have been part of a larger set used for decorative display or as a tea bowl.

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