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Description
With warm, earthy brass overtones, this vintage mid-20th-century tripod jardinier planter combines functionality, beauty, and sculptural elegance. This cachepot features … Read more With warm, earthy brass overtones, this vintage mid-20th-century tripod jardinier planter combines functionality, beauty, and sculptural elegance. This cachepot features intricate chased and etched floral scrollwork centered on prominent peony and chrysanthemum motifs, supported by three stout, outward-tapered legs; the vessel is highly detailed, with hand-chased artistry characteristic of premium vintage Chinese export brassware, likely from Hong Kong. Dating from the mid-to-late 20th century, the motifs were created with a hammer and a blunt, wedge-like punch that pushed and compressed the brass surface downward without removing any metal. It resulted in large, fluidly scrolling peonies and chrysanthemums bounded within prominent cloud-collar or ‘ruyi’ panels. These are specific asymmetrical botanical compositions and the classic hallmarks of traditional Chinese decorative art. As a jardiner, it's lightweight at 2 lbs, a decorative cachepot meant to hold a pre-potted plant, has no drainage holes to protect fine wooden furniture, mantels, and tables from water damage, and a perfect element with an interior-layer warmth of metallic tones and historical character to fit Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, or Global Eclectic spaces. See less
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 8ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Antique Brass Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- A muscular 2lbs 2oz, the brass planter rests on its 3 legs perfectly at 6” apart, with a silhouette and … moreA muscular 2lbs 2oz, the brass planter rests on its 3 legs perfectly at 6” apart, with a silhouette and footprint fit within the size of a perfect 8-inch cube. Its design creates harmony for any interior or exterior landscape setting. The condition of the cachepot maintained a half-century-old patina finish and a structurally sound body, free of minor dents or cracks. The finish showcases a rich, authentic, unpolished brass and beautiful verdigris (green oxidation) naturally nestled deep within the many intricate hand-engraved floral recesses. The interior has darkened naturally over decades of age and light use, confirming its vintage heritage and providing a highly sought-after, time-worn character that elevates its value above polished, modern reproductions. less
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