Trio of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Updated August 6, 2026

Each piece features distinct polychrome enamel decoration, intricate brass wire-work, and is finished with gilt brass mounts at the rim and base. They include: Black Floral Baluster Vase (Tallest): Standing at 8 1/2 inches, this vase features a dramatic black ground accented with a traditional cloud-patterned wire inlay. The primary decoration displays bold, beautifully shaded pink and white blooming chrysanthemums (or peonies) surrounded by vibrant green foliage, with a stylized lotus motif near the neck.Cobalt Blue Bottle Vase: Measuring 7 1/2 inches tall, this vase is characterized by its long neck and bulbous body. It features a rich cobalt blue ground completely covered in tight, spiraling wire-work. The background is interspersed with delicate, stylized floral sprays and foliate motifs in light blue, green, and red.Light Blue Prunus Vase (Shortest): At 6 1/4 inches tall, this vase presents a bright turquoise-blue ground with a standard cloud wire-work background. The pictorial front features a classic, naturalistic scene of two birds perched among blooming prunus (cherry or plum blossom) branches, outlined in deep blue and brown enamels.The vases are in good overall condit

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