Chinese Black Cloisonné Vase – Flowers on Midnight Ground, 1940s–50s

Compact, confident, and covered in flowers. This small cloisonné vase carries a full floral composition on a deep black enamel ground — blooms in pink, white, and yellow with green foliage, all outlined in fine gold wire against the midnight background. The contrast is everything: colours that would look pleasant on a light ground become genuinely vivid on black.

A well-proportioned piece with the rounded belly and flared neck typical of Chinese cloisonné from this period. Turquoise enamelled base confirms Chinese origin. Fine condition throughout.

• Origin: China
• Period: 1940s–50s
• Technique: Cloisonné enamel on copper
• Motif: Mixed flowers on black ground
• Dimensions: 13 × 9 cm
• Weight: 183 grams
• Condition: Top — no chips, cracks, or repairs

WARNING: This vase is small enough to fit on a bookshelf between two books, which is exactly where it will end up, and exactly where it will quietly steal all the attention from the books. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any neglected reading that follows.