Cloisonné Butterfly Magnets

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Description

Adorn your refrigerator (or any metal surface) with this fanciful quartet of hand-enameled Cloisonné Butterfly Magnets—each uniquely shaped and individually patterned. Butterflies are symbols of joy in Chinese culture. Set of 4. Made in China.

Museum Story

An art form originating in the Middle East and elevated in China, after its arrival there in the 13th and 14th centuries, the cloisonné technique adorns copper or bronze objects with copper wire designs. The resulting cells are then filled with enamel, fired in a kiln and polished, creating a harmonious contrast between the gleaming metal and the jewel-hued enamel. These charming Cloisonné Butterfly Magnets are reminiscent of butterfly depictions found on cloisonné vases in our National Museum of Natural History's Asian ethnological collections.

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3"w.

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5

Lorr

September 23, 2017

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 These are beautiful butterflies. Good quality. I a...

These are beautiful butterflies. Good quality. I am going to give these out as gifts. Fallbrook, CA

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Diana

September 9, 2017

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 I love these beautiful Cloisonne Butterfly magnets...

I love these beautiful Cloisonne Butterfly magnets...great workmanship...I have them on my refrigerator...I gave one to a friend for her birthday and she loved it, too! I would definitely order from your company and would recommend others to order also. Thank you! Roseburg, Oregon

5

Cat Lady

January 25, 2017

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 These butterflies are beautiful and look great on...

These butterflies are beautiful and look great on the fridge. Independence, MO

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laureld

January 21, 2017

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 A special friend lost her stepmother just before C...

A special friend lost her stepmother just before Christmas. The experience was very difficult, and she was filled with a great deal of pain. In order to freshen up, she left her mother-in-law's room after she was pronounced dead. When she returned to the hospital room she caught a glimpse of a butterfly against a turquoise background. At that moment she remembered that a butterfly signified hope as well as spring with its beautiful colors. To Christians the butterfly is also a symbol of the resurrection...another symbol of hope. I am hoping that this will be a daily reminder of a very special lady who loved her very much. Costa Mesa, CA

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West Aussie

January 3, 2017

Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 I bought these Cloisonné Butterflies from the Smit...

I bought these Cloisonné Butterflies from the Smithsonian Store on the internet. It was a first purchase to try out the process and the Smithsonian Store. I paid FedEx to deliver the product which was quite expensive but certainly speedy. I was happy with the appearance of the butterflies. I took 2 for myself. I shifted one's position on the fridge and the magnet detached from the butterfly and remained on the fridge and the magnet and its container detached from the second one, I had already dropped off several butterflies as small Christmas/New year presents with the sentiment of "have a beautiful 2017".I am so embarrassed that they will have the same experience as me and am no longer going to give one each to my special bookclub friends and will not purchase again from the Smithsonian Store because of doubts about the quality. Perth Western Australia

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Ray

January 3, 2017

Customer Rating: 2 out of 5 None...

None Las Vegas

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Dianne

December 30, 2016

Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 Flimsy...

Flimsy Houston

5

Mar the sewer

December 30, 2016

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 These butterflies are just beautiful. Please see...

These butterflies are just beautiful. Please see my review of the boxes, it's pretty much the same. i just love them! Mar the sewer

5

Linda

December 16, 2016

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 I plan on to shop here again!!!!!!!...

I plan on to shop here again!!!!!!! Saraland, AL

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