Cloisonné Pen Holder

50.31.36

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A cloisonné cylindrical pen pot. Both lip and base have copper bands, the main body of the vessel is decorated with a black enamel incised with a copper wire key pattern. Laid on top of this are branches of white blossoms and yellow flowers, possibly peonies, the branch leaves are bright green, tipped with yellow. The interior is enamelled in a petrol blue colour.