Japanese Jingfa Cloisonné Enamel Low Bowl
Asian Decorative Arts / Cloisonné Metalwork

Japanese Jingfa Cloisonné Enamel Low Bowl

This is a low, circular bowl or shallow dish featuring traditional cloisonné enamelwork over a brass or copper base. The central interior design displays a flowering plum or cherry blossom branch in shades of white and pink with green leaves, set against a dark, probably black, enamel ground filled with fine brass wire 'cloud' or 'scroll' patterns. The exterior rim is decorated with a ruyi-head or interlocking cloud border in bright red, turquoise, and white colors. Below this border, the main body continues the dark ground with dense, intricate golden-colored wire scrolls. The rim is finished with a polished brass edge. Based on the style and craftsmanship, this item likely dates to the mid-20th century (c. 1950s-1970s). The craftsmanship shows good detail in the wirework, though the pitting and surface dullness visible in the enamel reflect its age and use. Condition is fair to good; there are visible surface scuffs, some dulling of the enamel finish, and minor oxidation on the brass rim. No major cracks or large chips (pitting) are immediately apparent from the image, but the interior shows significant 'shelf wear' or surface scratching typical of domestic use.

Estimated Value

$40.00 - $65.00

Basic Information

Category

Asian Decorative Arts / Cloisonné Metalwork

Appraised On

January 10, 2026

Estimated Value

$40.00 - $65.00

Item Description

This is a low, circular bowl or shallow dish featuring traditional cloisonné enamelwork over a brass or copper base. The central interior design displays a flowering plum or cherry blossom branch in shades of white and pink with green leaves, set against a dark, probably black, enamel ground filled with fine brass wire 'cloud' or 'scroll' patterns. The exterior rim is decorated with a ruyi-head or interlocking cloud border in bright red, turquoise, and white colors. Below this border, the main body continues the dark ground with dense, intricate golden-colored wire scrolls. The rim is finished with a polished brass edge. Based on the style and craftsmanship, this item likely dates to the mid-20th century (c. 1950s-1970s). The craftsmanship shows good detail in the wirework, though the pitting and surface dullness visible in the enamel reflect its age and use. Condition is fair to good; there are visible surface scuffs, some dulling of the enamel finish, and minor oxidation on the brass rim. No major cracks or large chips (pitting) are immediately apparent from the image, but the interior shows significant 'shelf wear' or surface scratching typical of domestic use.

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