Mid-century cloisonné duck pair made from brass and coloured enamel – front view.
Vintage Chinese cloisonné ducks with blue and white enamel pattern – side profile.
Brass cloisonné duck figurines showing detailed hand-enamelled wings.
loisonné ducks – back view showing patterned enamel and brass feet.
Mid-century cloisonné duck pair styled with black lacquer box – lifestyle display
Mid-century cloisonné duck pair made from brass and coloured enamel – front view.
Vintage Chinese cloisonné ducks with blue and white enamel pattern – side profile.
Brass cloisonné duck figurines showing detailed hand-enamelled wings.
loisonné ducks – back view showing patterned enamel and brass feet.
Mid-century cloisonné duck pair styled with black lacquer box – lifestyle display

Mid-Century Cloisonné Ducks

$135.00

When I first saw this gorgeous pair of ducks it was instant love. Their colours, pattern, beauty and fragility really caught my eye. I am loathed to let them go.

Cloisonné is an ancient metalworking and enamelling technique which originated in the Middle East and but was perfected in China during the Ming dynasty. Thin metal wires are soldered onto a metal body to form raised cells called cloisons that are then filled with coloured enamel paste before being fired in a kiln. They’re jewel like without being a jewel.

This adorable pair is likely mid-century Chinese so deserve to be on display somewhere extra fabulous. Don’t be afraid to pair them with other, more modern decorative items as their charm will see them mix beautifully.

When I first saw this gorgeous pair of ducks it was instant love. Their colours, pattern, beauty and fragility really caught my eye. I am loathed to let them go.

Cloisonné is an ancient metalworking and enamelling technique which originated in the Middle East and but was perfected in China during the Ming dynasty. Thin metal wires are soldered onto a metal body to form raised cells called cloisons that are then filled with coloured enamel paste before being fired in a kiln. They’re jewel like without being a jewel.

This adorable pair is likely mid-century Chinese so deserve to be on display somewhere extra fabulous. Don’t be afraid to pair them with other, more modern decorative items as their charm will see them mix beautifully.

  • Height: 10cms
    Length: 12cms
    Date: Mid-Century (around 1950s - 1960s)
    County of Origin: China

    Made from brass and coloured enamel, with brass feet.
    Sold as a pair.
    There is no identifying mark or signature, which is common for pieces of this age.

  • The overall condition of these birds is excellent with no missing enamel found. If you look carefully there is a tiny little green mark on one of the birds wing.

  • These small perfectly formed pieces need to be displayed where they’ll be seen and enjoyed. They would look good in almost every interior, especially alongside more contemporary items.

    Due to their delicate nature and jewel like quality I can also see them on a dresser or shelf near some of your other treasures. They are certainly a pair of small jewels fit to be amongst all your jewels.