Smithsonian Institution Exclusive
Description
In a dazzling display of traditional craftsmanship, this cloisonné butterfly ornament is meticulously hand-enameled over copper in the centuries-old technique. Delicate gold-plated filigree outlines each wing, enhancing the intricate patterns that shimmer from every angle. Beautifully decorated on both sides, this handmade piece is a jewel-toned treasure, perfect for catching the light in a window, adorning a holiday tree, or bringing a touch of artistry to a garden. A standout among cloisonné ornaments, it celebrates both nature and timeless design.
Museum Story
The National Museum of Asian Art is a global resource for understanding Asian arts, cultures, and societies and their intersection with the United States. Opened in 1923 as the country's first national art museum, it now stewards one of the world's best collections of Asian art, which date from antiquity to the present, from China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Ancient Near East, and the Islamic world (including Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa). The museum also holds an important array of 19th- and early 20th-century American art of the Aesthetic Movement.
Details
- Enamel, gold-plated copper
- 3"L x 3.25"W
- Gift boxed
- Ribbon not included
- Made in China
