Cloisonné Food Warmer
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: metal, brass; enamel
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Marion Cumming
Object number2012.013.002 a-c
DescriptionCircular shaped food warmer has a domed lid (b) with a brass tear-shaped finial and a separate inner footed metal bowl (c). The body rests on a circular foot that is tall and waisted. The exterior, including the lid, is decorated with multi-coloured cloissonÚ flowers and key fret designs on a turquoise background. The interior of all the parts (a-c) have a blue enamel coating. There are two flat C-shaped handles on the body.Status
Not on view
c.1900
c.250 CE
