Caption

Sawdust container, gift; Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911; cloisonné enamel vessel with beasts fantasy, tiger symbol, meander ornament; base with four inserts; decoration: on a yellow background, four masks against a grid background; 19th century, China; height 8.5 cm, diameter 9.7 cm., A small conical metal object with a decorative mask motif dominates the center, featuring bold blue, red, black, green, gold, and white enamel. The body shows a repeated geometric background in gold with a blue and gold scalloped border along the top and a blue pointed border along the bottom. On the central face-like design, blue is prominent with red accents and black detailing, and green circular insets flank the sides. The top rim is metallic gold with small recessed sections, and the entire object sits on a reflective grey surface that mirrors its colors and patterns.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A25_425

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Rights managed

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103.0Mb (2.0Mb) / 20.0in x 20.0in / 6000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sawdust container gift Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 cloisonné enamel vessel beasts fantasy tiger symbol meander ornament base four inserts decoration yellow background four masks grid background 19th century China height 8.5 cm diameter 9.7 cm small conical metal object decorative mask motif dominates center featuring bold blue red black green gold white enamel body repeated geometric background blue scalloped border top pointed bottom central face- design prominent red accents black detailing green circular insets flank sides top rim metallic gold small recessed sections entire object sits reflective grey surface mirrors colors patterns.