In the 14th century, the Art of Cloisonne was passed onto the Chinese by western travelers. Perfected by the Chinese, Cloisonne art of applying colorful enamels to the surface of a bronze or copper object.

The artistic technique requires several time-consuming steps, starting with molding the base metal into the desired shape. Then, brass brass wires are soldered to form a pattern, into which colored enamels are inlaid, then fired. The enameling and firing process is repeated until a perfectly smooth finish is obtained. The surface is then polished, revealing the brass wires for gold plating.

The result is a beautiful piece of Cloisonne for you to enjoy!