Chinese Hexagonal Cloisonne Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century with Stephan Weltz provenance

 As  described in the Stephan Weltz catalogue of October 2017.  Weltz valued it at between 4000-6000 Rands. Purchased in Amsterdam in 1917 with accompanying verification.

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Hi Anida

Hope all is well. Below is some more information on you vase.               

A Chinese Hexagonal Cloisonné Vase, Qing Dynasty

• The untested alloy body, presumably bronze, decorated with six panels each depicting a phoenix in flight, rendered in polychrome enamel.
• The surrounding surfaces, aside from the shoulder, foot and mouth rings, cast and chased with archaic designs
• The base with impressed (not cast) script
• No visible traces of earlier fire gilding
• Later stabilising repair to the interior foot rim
• Estimate: R4 000 – R 6 000 (Reserve: R3600)