#348 • Pair of very fine Chinese enamel plique a jour pierced earrings

Part of Connoisseur auction #2 (timed auction by Beck Estates)

High bid $45.00

Status: Sold

Category: Jewelry

Pair of very fine Chinese enamel plique a jour pierced earrings; 1"diam. Plique-à-jour is a vitreous enameling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel