"A mystery old or antique metal and enamel vase"

By cut-out, 12 January, 2015
Description

This is a vase bought with the contents of an appartment about 45 years ago. It is mainly some sort of metal, bronze or brass, wit a colour enamel or ceramic inlay. It has dragon shaped handles and although it is in the UK it definitely doesn't feel European. The colour is reminiscent of South America, Inca. But it could also be Chinese, or in some aspects it suggests Egyptian hyeroglyphs. Or even art-deco. It is in good condition and about 24 cm high and 15cm wide. It could be very old or a souvenir replica... although it looks fairly aged. Any ideas what it could be?

Category
Other
Medium
Distressed Brass or Bronze - Ceramic or Enamel inlay
Distinguishing marks
It has no marlings which would place it... no Made in HongKong
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
10" x 6" x 6"
Date Period
Inca to ArtDeco
Weight
2 pounds
History
The previous owner died and his widow sold it to my parents with the entire contents of the flat they were taking over from her as she was moving to America.
Price Paid (If known)
Included with contents of flat. Approx ÂŁ500 in total.
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

ChineseQing

10 years 5 months ago

This is a Cloisonne vase made in China.

The patterns are typical for Chinese pieces of art and replica's. I've havent seen this type of form before. If made for tourist worth about a 100 dollar. If authentic might be worth 1000's.

prob. early 20 th century or 19th.

I would suggest appraisal at a auction house.
(Sothebys or Christies).

Please post any updates here, im really curious of its age.

 

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