Vintage Hong Kong Cloisonné Enamel Bowl – Floral Motif Metal Base – Small Decorative Trinket Dish – 4×1 Inches
$19.00
This petite bowl hails from mid-20th-century Hong Kong and features classic cloisonné craftsmanship. This is perfect size for rings, loose change, or a mini air plant.
Inside, you’ll find white daisies, red blossoms, turquoise scrolls, and golden highlights—all outlined by fine metal wires that give each petal definition. The rim and exterior are a smoky gray metal that contrasts beautifully with the colorful enamel interior.
Why It’s Special:
-Handcrafted cloisonné technique brings out vibrant hues.
-Compact size makes it perfect for desks, vanities, or shelf décor.
-A true conversation piece: folks will lean in to admire every floral swirl.
Condition
Good used condition with expected surface wear on the metal exterior (pictured). Enamel: No chips or cracks inside.
Metal: Minor scuffs and light scratches on the outer base—hallmarks of an heirloom-era object. Overall, structurally sound and ready for display.
Details
Dimensions: 4 inches diameter × 1 inch height (approx.).
Material: Metal base with cloisonné enamel interior.
Origin: Hong Kong (mid-20th century).
Marking: “Chinese Porcelain Inlaid in Hong Kong” on the underside plaque (ceramic insert) surrounded by metal.
Weight: Lightweight—easy to pick up and move, yet sturdy
Ready to add color and history to your space? Click “Add to Cart” and enjoy a tiny slice of Hong Kong artistry in your home, handpicked by ReadingVintage.
If you collect Hong Kong cloisonné, this 4 inch bowl has white daisies and red blossoms in an enamel interior with no chips or cracks, sized for a desk or vanity. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method, and credit card refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to appear.
Not eligible for a refund: requests made more than 30 days after purchase, items returned damaged, or items returned in different condition than received.
Postage due on a return is deducted from the refund.
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- Photo-verified condition, no surprises
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Questions buyers ask
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Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.
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