This antique cloisonne plate features a beautiful handpainted design of a butterfly and flowers on a blue background. Made in China, the piece measures 7.2 inches in diameter and is a unique and authentic representation of an ancient Chinese art.
Cloisonne is an art that hand-paints wet powdered enamels into small cells formed from painstakingly applied bronze wires. The enamel is then dried before firing.
Once the correct temperature has been reached, the glass fuses, and the rough surface is ground back. Finally, its polished to a deep lustrous shine.

This is a truly lovely example, in excellent condition for its age.