Chinese Cylindrical Vessel with Geometric Motifs

Dots with ambition, in black and white.

This cylindrical cloisonne vessel was made in China in the 20th century. Cloisonne, in which enamel is set within fine metal partitions, is commonly used for vases and ornamental pieces. The body is black and covered with overlapping white spheres, each split by dark curved bands. The pattern runs seamlessly around the tube, and the glaze has a deep luster. Its slim, upright shape suits a single stem or none at all.

About 12 inches tall and 3 across. Pattern enough for the whole shelf.