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Antique Chinese cloisonné bowl, Chien Lung period (1735-1796). Inside characters wishing the owner “Good luck” and ” Long life”. Diameter 17 cm. High 8 cm. Cloisonné (French pronunciation: ?[klwaz?ne]) is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects. In recent centuries, vitreous enamel has been used, and inlays of cut gemstones, glass and other materials were…