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This is a substantial vintage Chinese cloisonné jardiniere, or small decorative pot, cast in heavy brass and weighing approximately 1 pound despite its compact 4.5-inch width and 3.5-inch height. The bulbous body is finished in a turquoise-blue cloisonné ground, with a scrolling floral vine worked in fine gold wire (cloisons), carrying pink and red blossoms, green leaves, and larger blue-and-white flower medallions around the circumference, all classic elements of Chinese cloisonné floral scrollwork.
The rim flares outward into a scalloped, petal-form edge in polished brass, evoking an open lotus blossom, a design detail also seen on antique Chinese cloisonné jardinieres and censers of similar form. Just below the rim, a distinctive textured brass band, cast in a repeating honeycomb-like geometric pattern with a dark, oxidized finish, adds real visual interest and craftsmanship not found on simpler cloisonné pieces. The piece rests on a short, integral brass footring.
No maker's mark is visible on the base, so this is offered as an unattributed vintage Chinese cloisonné piece rather than tied to a specific workshop. The weight and thickness of the brass body, along with the small natural pitting visible within the enamel fields, are consistent with quality mid-20th-century Chinese cloisonné production.
Condition: The brass rim and interior show a heavy, genuine dark patina and oxidation, please see photos closely, which is typical of a well-handled vintage brass piece of this age and does not detract from its display appeal. The enamel shows the light pitting normal to this cloisonné technique, with no major losses noted. A lovely, weighty piece for a shelf, table, or as a small planter for faux greenery.
