Chinese Black Cloisonné Vase with Wooden Stand – Peony on Midnight Ground, 1940s–50s

If you're going to put peonies on a vase, this is how you do it. Against a deep black enamel ground, large pink peonies bloom in full extravagance — petals layered in soft rose and blush, with deep green foliage and gold wire cloisons outlining every detail. The black ground makes the colours sing in a way that a white or turquoise background simply cannot. It's dramatic, it's lush, and it absolutely knows it.

The peony is the Chinese national flower and a symbol of prosperity, honour, and feminine beauty — so this vase is technically a compliment to whoever receives it. The wooden stand lifts it just enough to give it the presence it deserves. Turquoise enamelled base confirms Chinese origin.

• Origin: China
• Period: 1940s–50s
• Technique: Cloisonné enamel on copper
• Motif: Large pink peonies on black ground
• Includes: Wooden stand
• Dimensions: 18 × 10 cm (vase) | 9 × 3 cm (wooden stand)
• Weight: 382 grams (vase) | 30 grams (stand)
• Condition: Top — no chips, cracks, or repairs

WARNING: Peonies on a black ground are one of those combinations that makes people stop mid-sentence and say "oh, that's lovely" before they've even decided to. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any involuntary compliments this vase extracts from your guests.