✨ A delicate miniature case with poetic accents from the Far East
This charming little round cloisonné enamel box seduces with the finesse of its decor and the vividness of its colors. On the lid, two stylized cranes face each other around a snail, in a naive and dreamlike plant landscape, punctuated by branches and foliage delicately outlined with fine golden threads.
In Asian symbolism, the crane embodies longevity, wisdom, and harmony. Their presence as a duo reinforces this idea of balance and serenity, giving this small box a particularly touching poetic and spiritual dimension.
A true display object, it embodies the elegance of 20th-century Asian cloisonné productions, where decorative art becomes a precious miniature, almost a piece of jewelry.
✨ Description
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Technique: Cloisonné enamel on a metal base (probably copper or gilded brass)
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Shape: Round, interlocking lid
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Decoration: Two stylized cranes facing each other, plant landscape and snail
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Interior: Deep blue enameled
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Dominant colors: Turquoise, green, yellow, deep red, white and black
📏 Dimensions & weight
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Diameter: 4.5 cm
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Height: 2.5 cm
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Weight: 72 g
🕰 Era & origin
Asian production, probably China or Japan, datable to the mid-20th century (1950s-1970s), in the decorative tradition of small cloisonné objects intended for export or interior decoration.
🧡 Condition
Good overall condition. Note: slight wear and patination on the gilded edges, micro marks of use consistent with age. A little play in the lid relative to the base. No major shocks or chips visible.
🎀 Ideal use
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Small pill or jewelry box
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Display object or cabinet of curiosities
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Refined decoration of Asian inspiration
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Delicate gift for lovers of miniature antique objects