Chinese Cloisonne Enamel
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Object NameEnamel
Mediumcloisonne enamel
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Width: 5.8 cm, Length: 7 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024042
About MeCloisonné is a decorative technique where metal strips are soldered to a piece of metal and bent to create a series of compartments that are then filled with coloured enamel.This Chinese cloisonné dolphin is lying on its front with its tail in the air and is decorated with a colourful enamel pattern.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
