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Chinese Champleve Cloisonne Double Gourd Vase on Stand
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Chinese Champleve Cloisonne Double Gourd Vase on Stand

1920 - 1940
Sold 4 August 2026 · Rams Head Antiques
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This is a good early 20th century Chinese vase on stand of double gourd shape dating from around 1930. The piece is very skilfully crafted with double panels of beautiful Cloisonne wirework showcasing stunning chrysanthemum blooms, birds and prunus blossom in colourful enamels. These are surrounded by Champleve cloisonne work raised in relief which gives a really quality feel to the design. The ornate handles are in gilt bronze depicting seahorse and fish in a stylised design.

The piece stands on a raised altar type hardwood stand giving it a great presence.

It is in really super condition overall, (slight indentation to the left shoulder, photo 5)

A very attractive piece of Chinese art in delightful colours on its original solid mahogany tiered stand.

The piece measures 38 cms in height in total. The stand is 20 wide by 19 deep. The vase itself measures 31 cms high 18 cms wide by 11 deep.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Champleve Cloisonne Vase to the 1930s.

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This is a good early 20th century Chinese vase on stand of double gourd shape dating from around 1930.
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The piece is very skilfully crafted with double panels of beautiful Cloisonne wirework showcasing stunning chrysanthemum blooms, birds and prunus blossom in colourful enamels.
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These are surrounded by Champleve cloisonne work raised in relief which gives a really quality feel to the design. The ornate handles are in gilt bronze depicting seahorse and fish in a stylised design.

fig 1. A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand.
fig 1. Chinese Champleve Cloisonne Double Gourd Vase on Stand

The piece stands on a raised altar type hardwood stand giving it a great presence.

It is in really super condition overall, (slight indentation to the left shoulder, photo 5)

A very attractive piece of Chinese art in delightful colours on its original solid mahogany tiered stand.

The piece measures 38 cms in height in total. The stand is 20 wide by 19 deep. The vase itself measures 31 cms high 18 cms wide by 11 deep.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Champleve Cloisonne Vase to the 1930s.

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Archive I A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand. SOLD4 AUG 26

Chinese Champleve Cloisonne Double Gourd Vase on Stand

Archive II A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand. View II
Archive III A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand. View III
Archive IV A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand. View IV
Archive V A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand. View V
Archive VI A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand. View VI
Archive VII A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand. View VII
Archive VIII A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand. View VIII
Archive IX A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand. View IX
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A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand.
Chinese Champleve Cloisonne Double Gourd Vase on Stand
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A double gourd-shaped Chinese cloisonne and champleve enamel vase decorated with blue and floral motifs, mounted on a carved wooden stand.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialBronze, Enamel, Wood
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsDouble gourd form, Floral and avian panels, Gilded bronze mounts

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Champleve and cloisonne are ancient enamel techniques where glass paste is fired within metal compartments or depressions. These methods reached high levels of artistic refinement in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Preservation requires keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents, and dusting gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth.

This piece works effectively as a focal point on a credenza or mantelpiece, contrasting cleanly against neutral surfaces to highlight its intricate metallic patterns and vibrant enamel colours.

Authentication involves examining the weight of the bronze base, the micro-pitting and natural oxidisation within the enamel work, and the hand-finished quality of the fire-gilded borders.

Authentic pieces are typically formed from a base of bronze or brass, featuring soldered wire cells or carved troughs filled with colored vitreous enamel pastes before high-temperature firing and gilding.
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