French Islamic / Persian style cloisonne champleve enamel on dore bronze box. Made 19th century. Measures slightly under 6 1/2 inches square, with rounded corners. A little over 1 1/2 inches high. Hinged box. Square shape with rounded corners. The outer surface is enamelled with intricate champleve enamel in a Persian inspired pattern, with tiny flowers, foliage and scrolls in geometrically repeating patterns. Colours range from a creamy yellow ground, through greens, pale, Windsor and cobalt blue to iron red / orange , purple and white. The border has a very thin margin of engraved geometric pattern. Inside base has original velvety lining and top has gilded bronze raised pattern. Condition is very good. A similar box was offered at Christies last year with an estimate of $8000.- Status: For Sale Reference#: 3260 Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL DORE BRONZE BOX 19C

Decorative Interior
Antique Bronze