Chinese Cloisonné Plum Blossom Ginger Jar (Bottom Only)

This is a vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel bowl-shaped vessel, likely the bottom half of a traditional ginger jar or squat censer. The item features a brass or copper base body, heavily decorated using the cloisonné technique where thin metal wires create cells (cloisons) filled with colorful vitreous enamel. The primary background is a deep black enamel filled with intricate gold-toned wire 'cloud' or 'scroll' patterns. Overlaid is a vibrant botanical motif depicting a gnarled flowering plum branch with blossoms in shades of white, pink, and yellow with green accents. The interior is coated in a striking turquoise-blue counter-enamel, a hallmark of Chinese production from the mid-to-late 20th century. The rim is bound in polished brass, showing a slight aged patina but generally well-maintained. The form is a compressed globular shape with a wide, straight-necked opening. The craftsmanship is of standard commercial export quality, displaying consistent wire work and vibrant pigmentation. No visible cracks or major 'pitting' are immediately apparent in the enamel, though the absence of its original lid is a significant condition note that affects its completeness as a set.