Antique signature vase, made in the technique of cloisonné enamel - cloisonne. The vase is decorated with flowers and an image of a bird. Copper, enamel. China, 19th century.

The technique of cloisonné enamel originated in China in the 14th century. Products made using this technique gained unprecedented popularity in the 17th century and were used mainly to decorate imperial palaces and temples. Today, art objects made in the technique of cloisonné enamel adorn modern interiors, giving them a bright oriental flavor.