{"product_id":"chinese-canton-enamel-on-copper-vessel-qing-dynasty-famille-rose-late-18th-century","title":"Chinese Canton enamel on copper vessel, Qing dynasty, famille rose, late 18th century","description":"A finely decorated Chinese Canton enamel vessel produced during the Qing dynasty and dating to the late 18th century. Formed from a thin copper body and covered with brightly coloured enamels, it reflects the sophisticated painted enamel tradition for which Canton became renowned during this period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vessel is of cylindrical form with a gently expanding foot and a scalloped rim. Two large cartouche-shaped reserves depict scenes from everyday life in imperial China, with elegantly dressed figures shown amidst pavilions and garden architecture. These panels are painted in the famille rose palette and reserved against a deep sapphire-blue ground enriched with floral and geometric ornament.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth principal figurative panels remain remarkably well preserved despite the losses and wear commonly encountered on early enamelwares. Facial features, costume details and other fine painted elements remain clearly visible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCanton painted enamels were created by applying coloured enamels directly onto a prepared white enamel ground over a copper body. This technique allowed artists to render figures and architectural scenes with a level of detail closer to miniature painting than to traditional enamelwork. The vessel combines genuine late 18th-century character with remarkably well-preserved narrative scenes and finely painted famille rose decoration, qualities that make early Canton enamels increasingly sought after by collectors of Chinese decorative arts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 11.3 cm \/ 4.45″\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 8.2 cm \/ 3.23″\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 100 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nMultiple losses to the enamel, with some areas exposing the copper body, together with age-related oxidation and surface wear consistent with age and use. Such losses are commonly encountered on Canton enamel wares of the late 18th century. The principal figurative reserves remain remarkably well preserved and display clearly. No restoration observed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nFully tracked and insured delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling and secure postage.\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully packed using recycled materials where possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62883277537610,"sku":"B1770","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.8137103454_dntw.jpg?v=1785904054","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/chinese-canton-enamel-on-copper-vessel-qing-dynasty-famille-rose-late-18th-century","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}