Bidspirit auction | Brass Cloisonne Enamel Peony Vase

Brass Cloisonne Enamel Peony Vase and Matching Butterfly Dish - A brass cloisonne enamel garniture comprising a baluster-form vase and a small circular dish. The set features a dark brown aventurine or goldstone-style background with metallic inclusions, decorated with vibrant polychrome floral motifs. The vase is ornamented with large pink and red peonies held within a blue basket, further accented with flowering cherry blossom branches. The vessel is constructed with a flared neck and a stepped circular foot, finished with gilded brass rims and a turquoise blue counter-enamel to the interior and base. The underside of the vase foot bears three small incised vertical scratches that are not legible as characters or a name. The matching shallow dish depicts a butterfly amongst green foliage and a floral sprig, similarly finished with a turquoise enamel reverse and gilded brass rim. Height: 18 cm Diameter: 10 cm.