Pair of birds. Qing Dynasty, late 19th - early 20th century.

Pair of birds. Qing Dynasty, late 19th - early 20th century.
Bronze and cloisonné enamel.
It shows signs of use and wear.
Measurements: 15 x 7 x 18 cm.

Pair of sculptures belonging to the Qing dynasty, representing bronze birds richly ornamented with enamels in vivid colors following the cloisonné technique. Also called honeycombed or partitioned, the cloisonné enamel is a technique that consists of depositing the vitreous paste of the enamel in recessed compartments or formed by metal sheets that, in relief, compose the silhouette of the design.