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Masterpiece Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Plaque / Charger. Circa 1800
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Masterpiece Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Plaque / Charger. Circa 1800

19th century
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Masterpiece Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Plaque / Charger. Circa 1800. Extremely rare.

Superbly rendered with two fierce Dragons embroiled in a fight. Three toed Dragons superbly rendered and of the highest artisan skills and quality. Very finally applied against a light blue enamel backround, with magnificent detail to dragon heads, etes, horns, scales, and battling between their flames. Rarely found in plaque form (2.5mm thick).

Condition: Excellent condition for this form of construction. Crazing throughout on the en-plein background. Excellent circular shape with no dents or creases. The circular mark to the back outer edge from it's support plinth during firing.

Dimensions: Diameter = 36.5cm; Thickness = 0.25cm (2.5mm). [Display stand not included in Sale].

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Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Charger to the 1800s.

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Description
Masterpiece Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Plaque / Charger. Circa 1800. Extremely rare.

Superbly rendered with two fierce Dragons embroiled in a fight. Three toed Dragons superbly rendered and of the highest artisan skills and quality.

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Very finally applied against a light blue enamel backround, with magnificent detail to dragon heads, etes, horns, scales, and battling between their flames.
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Rarely found in plaque form (2.5mm thick).

fig 1. A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background.
fig 1. Masterpiece Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Plaque / Charger. Circa 1800

Condition: Excellent condition for this form of construction. Crazing throughout on the en-plein background. Excellent circular shape with no dents or creases. The circular mark to the back outer edge from it's support plinth during firing.

Dimensions: Diameter = 36.5cm; Thickness = 0.25cm (2.5mm). [Display stand not included in Sale].

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Charger to the 1800s.

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SA1113406
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D: 092250 183
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Archive I A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background.

Masterpiece Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Plaque / Charger. Circa 1800

Archive II A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background. View II
Archive III A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background. View III
Archive IV A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background. View IV
Archive V A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background. View V
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Archive X A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background. View X
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Archive XIV A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background. View XIV
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A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background.
Masterpiece Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel 'Dragon' Plaque / Charger. Circa 1800
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A circular Chinese cloisonne enamel plaque featuring two stylized dragons against a bright turquoise blue background.
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Cloisonne technique was brought to China during the Yuan Dynasty and reached high technical perfection during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Artisans used thin metal wires to form compartments on a bronze or copper base, which were filled with enamel pastes and fired multiple times.

Traditional cloisonne is constructed from a copper or bronze base vessel, fitted with fine brass or copper cloisons (wires). These cell compartments are filled with coloured glass-based enamel pastes and finished with gilded metal rims.

Authentic antique cloisonne typically displays minor surface pitting from the firing process, hand-applied wirework with slight irregularities, substantial weight from a cast bronze or copper base, and natural oxidisation on exposed metal surfaces.

An antique cloisonne charger functions well displayed upright on a carved timber stand positioned on a sideboard, or mounted as focal wall art within a curated gallery display.

Clean cloisonne enamel using a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasives, or soaking in water, as moisture can compromise the metal cloisons and underlying substrate.
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