Vintage Chinese Export Plique-à-Jour Cloisonné Floral Bowl – Translucent Enamel Stained Glass Art, 1920-1950

This exquisite mid-20th-century Chinese export bowl (c. 1920s–1950s) showcases the masterful plique-à-jour technique, often described as “stained glass” enamel. Unlike traditional cloisonné, this method leaves the enamel translucent without a metal backing, allowing light to pass beautifully through the intricate floral design.
The piece features vibrant pink and yellow peonies set against a delicate white “fish scale” wire background, a classic hallmark of Chinese workshops from this era. Designed specifically for the international market, it features a scalloped gilt rim and a decorative pedestal base, highlighting the high level of manual skill required for export-grade enamelware.
This bowl is in excellent vintage condition and a rare find that serves as both a sophisticated decorative accent and a testament to the labor-intensive “letting in daylight” technique. Whether placed in a sunny window to highlight its transparency or showcased in a lit cabinet, this plique-à-jour bowl is sure to be a conversation starter in any home.
Dimensions: height 2.75″ x diameter of top 5″

$525.00

1 in stock

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