Cloisonné Vase

18th century

A cloisonné vase (Chinese, Qing Dynasty, 18th century) in the form of two fish. The fish sit on their tails in an upright position and their open mouths join to create the top opening, one fish is predominately colored in white enamel and the other in red. Four gold tassels hang from loops on the vase neck.

Chinese

brass

silk tassels

cloisonné enamel

11" x 8.25" x 4"

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. van Beuren.

PSNC.4566