Posted 10 years ago
tokashikibob
(11 items)
Hello,
I bought this from a antique auction. Cloisonne and porcelain/glass picture. Lights up like stained glass when the sun shines thru. Can anyone read the artist's carthouce? Age, rarity?
I've never seen anything like this before and very colorful and beautiful!!
This is a type of cloisonne-style painting developed recently in China. There seem to be variations, some using aluminum wires and perhaps epoxy enamels, others using powdered glass cloisonne enamels that must be fused in a kiln. If glass enamels were used, the piece is likely to be quite heavy. Because the colors are part of the glass chemistry, they are brilliant and unfading, and quite appealing.
I cannot read the signature, but you might try posting it to the Asian Arts forum, as many readers there are willing to generously offer their translation skills.
http://www.asianart.com/phpforum/index.php
This link to a Chinese company in Shenzen seems to feature a picture similar to yours.
http://www.exportersindia.com/shenzhen-lu-jinjiang-jewelry-co-ltd/handmade-cloisonne-filigree-painting-bride-china-930471.htm