Canton Enamel

Canton enamel round box with a green background, decorated with flowers and multicolored foliage.

Canton enamel is a technique of applying enamel to a copper base which is then fired at lower temperature.

Yellow enamel Canton box with a background decor of flowers and foliage in polychrome scrolls.

Beautiful Chinese 19th century canton.

Finely decorated Cantonese enameled famille verte porcelain bowl. The interior and exterior of the bowl are richly decorated with court scenes and alternating panels of flowers and...

It was then decorated in enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to being exported by sea.

An extremely rare Chinese 'Canton Famille rose’ porcelain clock, Qing dynasty, early Daoguang period (1821-1850), the English movement signed on the dial and movement “Barrauds & Lun...

Made for the Iranian market for Sultan Massuod Bowl - (Diameter - 33.5 cm x height - 14cm) Plate - (Diameter - 33 cm x height - 6.5cm)

Pair of antique Chinese Ch'ien-Lung period quatrefoil figural decorated tea caddies in canton pastel enamels.

From the Qianlong period, produced in the Jingdezhen kilns and probably enameled in Canton/Guangzhou. Shown: Cake plate, saucer, tea bowl and coffee cup.

19th century enamelled porcelain canton Chinese export rose medallion porcelain teapot.

An unusual pair of early 19th century canton enamel hat stands, made for the Persian market, now converted to lamps.

A fine pair of rich blue Canton enamel vases decorated with scenes of domestic life now mounted as lamps with gilt metal bases.

A pair of early twentieth century Canton enamel vases in pale green, decorated throughout with pink floral motives, now converted as lamps with turned brass bases.

A rare pair of very well preserved early 19th century Chinese export Canton enamel vases, now mounted as lamps. Canton enamel, Chinese painted enamel, so named for the principal p...

Pair of large antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton enamel on copper vases, circa 1880. The vases very finely enameled and decorated with floral and Chinoisiere panels.

20th Century, brightly glazed with peacocks among blossoming branches and a rockery opposite a collection of vessels with fruit and peonies, two pairs of dogs make up handles on the ...

The enamels are very rich in color while the painting is delicate and further enhanced with small gilded detailing.

Dating to the later period of the Qing Dynasty, the plates are hand-enameled in a complex pattern with a reticulate edged rim made of interlocking enameled circles.

A large Chinese Famille Rose punch bowl of decorated overall with figures, flowers, birds and butterflies now on a later carved wooden stand.

Its intricately layered design reflects the height of the Canton enamel tradition, merging artistry with symbolism—where peonies represent wealth, butterflies symbolize joy, and bird...

This is a beautiful antique Chinese enamel Canton cup that features a stunning yellow ground with intricate designs.

Dating to the later period of the Qing Dynasty, the plates are hand-enameled in a complex pattern with a reticulate edged rim made of interlocking enameled circles.

Chinese Celadon Famille Rose 9.75 inch plate, Canton, circa 1850, enameled with stylized pheasants, floral and fruit sprays, crickets and a single gilded dragonfly (rare), reserved o...

Chinese export porcelain rose medallion vase, 23in, Canton, circa 1900.

The porcelain was glazed and fired at Jingdezhen, China then decorated with enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to export.

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin plate, ca. 1840, with a central design depicting a pavilion scene with six figures at a Wei Qi board, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt ac...

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin plate, ca. 1840, with a central design depicting a pavilion court scene with five figures, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt accents, with...

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin plate, ca. 1840, with a central design depicting a pavilion court scene with five figures, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt accents, with...

Large Chinese export Porcelain famille rose medallion platter, Canton, ca. 1850, in the Garden pattern, with refined decoration, the center well depicting a garden with two pheasants...

Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Famille Rose 10-inch plate, Cantonese, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1850, profusely decorated in polychrome enamels depicting pheasants, butterflies, fruit, and...

A Chinese export porcelain canton famille rose garden seat, of circular form, the polychrome enameled surface with alternating scrolled medallions depicting court scenes, avian and f...

A Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain 10-inch Plate, the polychrome enameled surface with a colorful pheasant, butterflies, and a single iron red-glazed dragonfly, among fru...

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose plate, ca. 1820. The round plate with a central design depicting a theatre pavilion Imperial Court scene with figures at a Wei Qi board, ...

Chinese Celadon Famille rose 7in plate, Canton, circa 1820, enameled with birds, butterflies, and floral sprays reserved on a celadon ground.

Chinese Famille Verte Rose Medallion Crescent-Shaped Bone Dish, Canton, c. 1890 Book reference: Dr. John Quentin Feller, Chinese Export Porcelain in the 19th century: The Canton Fami...

Chinese Export Famille Verte Rose Medallion Crescent-Shaped Bone Dish, Canton, c. 1890. Book reference: Dr. John Quentin Feller, Chinese Export Porcelain in the 19th Century: The...

Pair of small bottle shape Canton porcelain lamps with a decor figuring palace scenes in cartouches on one side and flowers and birds on the other side, both framed by flowers and fo...

Chinese Famille Verte Rose Medallion Crescent-Shaped Bone Dish, Canton, circa 1890. Book Reference: Dr. John Quentin Feller, Chinese Export Porcelain in the 19th Century: The Canton ...

Highly exceptional and extremely rare Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Mandarin Polychrome Enameled Plate 10-in, ca. 1820. The scene with six figures on a barge at water's edge among stacke...

A 19th century Napoleon III Chinese Export 8" diameter plate mounted on a bronze rocaille tripod base surmounted by a winged nude putto with arms aloft holding the plate. The plate I...

Superb pair of Chinese Famille rose mandarin vases, canton, circa 1840 Mounted as lamps. Beautifully enameled with rare scenes of a marriage, its brokering and ceremony, with the cou...

Circa 1915 pair of Rose Canton Chinese export plates. Brightly enamelled butterfly design.

The wares were made, glazed and fired at Jingdezhen but decorated with enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to export by sea through that port.

The base and inside in pink. Enamel on bronze. Canton Qianlong. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period: 18...

Description A very nicely made piece of 18th century enamel on bronze. Canton Qianlong. Very colorfull and with Bajixiang and flowers.

Late Qing dynasty, Cantonese, large lidded ginger jars in the Famille rose pattern, circa 1890-1810 and made in canton. Both heavily enameled with scenes of ladies and birds an...

Each is beautifully hand-crafted with canton enamel in multi-colored decoration. The vases are decorated in enamels of different colors with Noir ground.

A very fine pair of mid to late 19th century Chinese Canton enamel porcelain baluster vases, decorated with finely dressed figures in gardens scenes, with stylised borders of flowers...

Antique Canton 'Famille Rose' porcelain box and cover - hand painted with figures in a court scene to the top and fruits and flowers to the sides - signed (red seal) - China - late 1...

Antique 'famille rose' (also referred to as 'rose medallion') porcelain plate - hand painted with a courtyard scene to the center - floral and foliate border with butterflies on a gi...

It was then decorated in enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to being exported by sea.  

Large Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Medallion platter, Canton c. 1870, polychrome enameled glazes on a hard-paste porcelain body, with 'orange peel' or ju-pi texture, the center medallio...

Canton Famille rose 9.6 inch plate, ca. 1840, enameled with seven figures, the four males forming a band, one playing the erhu, one playing symbols, one playing the dizi (bamboo flut...

Pair of rectangular Canton porcelain boxes. Polychromic and gold enameled decoration in the green and pink shades and composed of flowers and foliages with bouquets and scenes.

Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern in beautiful colors of red, green, blue and red. The box rests on ball feet. This chino...

A very nicely made piece of 18th century porcelain decorated with a beautiful scene. Underglaze blue and overglaze other enamels done later in Europe. We have also added a picture of...

Sharing with you this lovely plate Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) China Dynasty Peri...

Nice, rare and beautiful colors in enamel in, Floral design, second half 18th century These wares and their specific characteristics of wild colour and thick enamel have all the cha...

This beautiful baluster vase is made of Cantonese porcelain, manufactured in China in the late 19th century. Canton porcelain, also called Cantonese porcelain, is a typical and chara...

A very nicely made piece of 18th century porcelain decorated with a beautiful scene. Underglaze blue and overglaze other enamels done later in Europe. We have also added a picture of...

This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.

Chinese Celadon footed centerpiece, 19th century.

Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...

A large Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain punch bowl. In the Rose Medallion (Famille Rose) style. The central cartouche of the bowl depicts a court scene. The interior walls of the ...

Whimsical vintage rare bronze frog riding on a large, enameled tortoise.

Outstanding and very refined and exquisite porcelain bowl from the celebrated Fairyland Lustre series, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, one of the most visionary designers of 20th-ce...

Finely carved antique Chinese serpentine jar and cover, circa early 20th century. The archaistic hu form is carved in clear light green jade-like serpentine. With ringed monster mask...

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, likely created during the Meiji period. Adorned with a dragon image made in cloisonne technique. The vase has a deep black background, whic...

An exquisite Empire mirror in Cuban mahogany with carved anthemions as antefix decorating the crown molding and columns with carved acanthus capitals flanking the mirror and frieze, ...