As one of the eight masterpieces of Yanjing, cloisonne has been famous in the capital since ancient times.
The three emperors of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong all loved cloisonne.
In particular, Qianlong was very fond of cloisonné enamel. Soon after he ascended the throne, he added enamel works, which brought the development of cloisonne into a golden period.
What is the charm of this cloisonne?
Cloisonne, also known as copper tire cloisonné enamel,
It is a traditional Chinese craft.
You see, the formerly bare vessel,
With the blessing of cloisonne,
All of a sudden, it becomes exquisite and gorgeous and lifelike.
According to legend, the cloisonne craft originated in the Yuan Dynasty.
In the Jingtai period of the Ming Dynasty, the skills tended to mature.
The finished product is mainly blue, hence the name "Cloisonne".
In ancient times, cloisonne was expensive due to its expensive materials and cumbersome craftsmanship.
It used to be a royal exclusive for a long time.
Look closely, these exquisite ornaments,
All craftsmen use a flat copper wire as thin as a hair,
Welded into various patterns,
On copper tires,
Filled with colorful glazes for firing.
Then polished and gold-plated.
The final cloisonne finished product is bright and dignified.
The cloisonne decoration is rich and vivid.
There are vivid pictures such as "Dragon and Phoenix Showing Auspiciousness" and "Dark Eight Immortals";
There are also concise and atmospheric words such as "Fu, Shou, Xi";
There are also Buddhist paintings of sustenance beliefs and so on.
Cloisonne is a collection of Chinese history, culture and art.
It represents the superb craftsmanship of our country's handicrafts,
It also reflects the ingenuity of the craftsmen.
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