Antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Enamel Planter Flower Pot Jardinier

The planter has a wide, slightly flared bowl shape with a rim at the top and a subtle footed base. This jardinière form is typical for holding plants or incense, measuring approximately 6" in diameter and 3 3/8" in height. The bottom is a uniform deep blue enamel, showing wear consistent with age and use.

The background color is royal blue (cobalt or turquoise blue enamel), a hallmark of high-quality Chinese cloisonné known as "Jingtai lan" (blue of the Jingtai era). This blue ground provides a striking contrast for the motifs and was especially popular from the 15th century onward.

The central design showcases an alternating large, radiant chrysanthemum (or stylized lotus/peony hybrid) with blue and yellow petals / red and green petals, red accents, and curling tendrils in white, green, and blue. Surrounding it are scrolling cloud patterns (ruyi or vine motifs) in gold/yellow and red, evoking auspicious symbols like longevity and abundance.

Late Qing/Republic (Late 19th–Early 20th C., Guangxu–Early 1912), the intense blue, yellow-red florals, and swirling ruyi clouds are hallmarks of Guangxu-era (1875–1908) export pieces.

The planter is in good pre-owned condition with visible age-related wear and verdigris (green oxidation) —common in pieces exposed to moisture. It has a slightly dented foot, chipped enamel under the rim, and a hole in the body. Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description.