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

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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!

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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.

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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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