A CHINESE GILT CLOISONNE DRAGON PAPERWEIGHT

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Stretching 20 cm in length, this slender rectangular paperweight is expertly fashioned from gilded copper with elaborate cloisonne detailing. An ornate sculpted gilt mythical-beast finial crowns the upper terminal, while detailed gilt moulding decorates the opposite rounded tip. Set against a bright turquoise enamel base, fine metallic wires demarcate a writhing deep-blue five-clawed dragon surrounded by swirling polychrome cloud motifs in red, cream and golden hues. Luxurious gilding outlines the whole perimeter of the piece. Merging refined scholar?s utility and imperial dragon iconography, this exquisite desk accessory represents a distinguished acquisition for discerning collections of Chinese cloisonne stationery antiques.

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