Origin: China  |  Period: Early 20th Century (c.1900–1930)
Materials: Cloisonné enamel on copper with gilt brass feet and beaks
Dimensions: Each approx. 6¼" H × 7½" L

Description

Beautiful matched pair of Chinese cloisonné birds on gilt feet, modeled with open beaks and multicolored featherwork over a turquoise ground. The fine wire cells and vivid enamel palette are characteristic of quality early 20th-century workshops. Symbolically, birds in Chinese decorative arts represent harmony, fidelity, and auspicious fortune.

Provenance

• Property deaccessioned from the Centennial Museum, University of Texas at El Paso, sold to benefit the Museum Collections Fund.
• Charlton Hall Auction, December 2009, Lot 1132 (group lot: Chinese cloisonné figures, vase, charger, and saucers).
• Related accession nos. referenced in catalog: E69.26.60, E69.26.87, E69.26.90, E69.26.91, 78.33.78.

Condition

Excellent overall; brilliant colors and clean surfaces with minor age-consistent wear and patina to the brass. No chips or losses observed. Please review all photos.

Features

• Early 20th-century cloisonné with fine feather detail
• Matched pair; elegant display size (approx. 6¼" H)
• Documented museum deaccession and 2009 Charlton Hall sale

Disclaimer: Description and dating based on research and comparison with similar period examples and auction records. Age and origin are approximate. Museum deaccession and Charlton Hall documentation will accompany the sale.