Vintage large Chinese cloisonne bowl blue

A large vintage Chinese cloisonné bowl, decorated inside and out with an intricate pattern of peacock colours.

Cloisonné is a famous traditional enamel ware, known as the “Blue of Jingtai” in China, with a history of over 500 years. It was so called because “blue” was the typical colour used for enamelling and “Jingtai” was the reign title of the 7th Ming Emperor. Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metal objects with coloured enamel held in place or separated by copper or bronze wires, which have been bent or hammered into the desired pattern.

This is vintage and was probably made in the 1960’s. Very decorative with the original wooden display stand. 

Overall size: diameter 31 cm, height 10 cm

Very good all original condition.