{"product_id":"early-20th-century-chinese-cloisonne-guardian-lions-rotating-heads-spinning-balls-miniature-filigree-pair","title":"Early 20th‑Century Chinese Cloisonné Guardian Lions • Rotating Heads \u0026 Spinning Balls • Miniature Filigree Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented is a \u003cstrong\u003ematched pair of miniature Chinese cloisonné guardian lions\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the \u003cstrong\u003elate Qing–early Republic period (circa 1900–1930)\u003c\/strong\u003e. These finely executed cabinet pieces exhibit \u003cstrong\u003ehand‑woven gilt copper filigree\u003c\/strong\u003e, vivid enamel infill, and the desirable \u003cstrong\u003emechanical features\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003erotating heads\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003espinning balls\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath the male lion’s paw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe filigree is tight and uniform, characteristic of Beijing\/Tianjin workshop production during the export boom of the early 20th century. Enamel colors include turquoise, cobalt, emerald, and plum, fired with the slight glass pooling typical of pre‑WWII cloisonné.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\" × 1\" × 1¾\" (each)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition. Enamel surfaces are stable and bright; gilt filigree retains attractive patina. Both mechanical elements operate smoothly. A rare and charming miniature pair suitable for collectors of Asian antiques and decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pigeon Squared","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45810721554479,"sku":"K-S091","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7217\/3359\/files\/Photoroom_20260810_084302.jpg?v=1786500192","url":"https:\/\/www.pigeonsquared.com\/products\/early-20th-century-chinese-cloisonne-guardian-lions-rotating-heads-spinning-balls-miniature-filigree-pair","provider":"Pigeon Squared","version":"1.0","type":"link"}