Cloisonné Handmade Hummingbird Ornament

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Description

This finely articulated Cloisonné Hummingbird Ornament is part of a centuries-old craft tradition of rich enamel over copper. Each is handmade with a body that moves side to side and a gently bobbing tail.

It's a charming addition to any home, whether displayed in a kitchen window, as holiday decor among a collection of hummingbird ornaments, or peeking out of a houseplant. Gold-plated accents give this cloisonné hummingbird a particularly regal air.

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, bronze, or brass 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. Cloisonné vases, boxes, and canisters can be found in our Freer Gallery of Art. Additionally, the Gallery's collections include two Meiji era Japanese wood block prints with hummingbirds. A gift to the nation from Charles Lang Freer, the Freer Gallery contains the world's most important collections of Asian art.

Details

  • Enamel, copper, gold-plate
  • 3.5"L x 3"W
  • Comes with a gift box; ribbon not included

Customer Reviews

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5

Christine Ullman

August 26, 2024

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 Such delicate, sweet, and colorful ornament

This is a sweet ornament for your holiday tree. I purchased one for my daughter and loved it so much I ordered another to hang in my kitchen window all year long.

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Deborah

January 7, 2022

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 Beautiful ornament!

It took a while for it to ship but it was well worth the wait. It is a very beautiful ornament. I did not see in the description that this is also articulated.

5

Carolyn Iamon

January 5, 2022

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 Pretty bird

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my friend. She loves it and so do I. The colors are gorgeous and his little tail bobs up and down. Very satisfied.

5

CMH

January 3, 2022

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 Beautiful ornament

Was a gift and recipient loved it.

5

Ruth

January 1, 2022

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 Hummingbird ornament

So pretty. It was a gift to friend who just loves it.

5

Walter B Fuller

December 30, 2021

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 Very good quality

Wife is a big hummingbird fan and really liked it!

5

Annette

December 26, 2021

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 Beautiful!!

I collect cloisonne ornaments and the hummingbird is stunning on my tree. I will hang it on a curtain rod after the Holidays.

5

Loretta DeLoach

November 26, 2021

Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 Hummingbird Ornament

I love hummingbirds. They are beautiful, delicate yet strong. I have this exact ornament as it depicts the hummingbird so perfectly.

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