Vintage PEACE Cloisonné Bell Christmas Ornament Hanging Ornament Decor Collector

Vintage Cloisonné Bell Christmas Ornament Hanging Ornament Decor Collector 2.5" x 2.25" This is a vintage PEACE cloisonne bell with Eastern Asia origins The bell has a deep cobalt blue enamel base with intricate gold-trimmed outlines forming compartments filled with colored enamels—a hallmark of cloisonné craftsmanship. The exterior features a white dove in flight carrying an olive branch (a classic peace symbol), surrounded by green leaves and possibly floral elements like lilies or abstract blooms. The flared, scalloped bottom gives it a flower-like shape, and the interior is often painted in a contrasting color (such as green in similar pieces). It includes a functional gold-tone clapper, sometimes styled as a leaf or simple pendant, and a red ribbon loop at the top for hanging. Cloisonné ornaments like this became popular in the West during the 20th century, often imported from China or crafted in styles inspired by traditional Asian artistry. Neiman Marcus, a luxury retailer, released a series of these bells around 2000 as exclusive holiday items, tying into millennial themes of peace (e.g., the dove representing the "Dove of Peace" for the new era). They were marketed as collectibles, sometimes with tags indicating limited production runs. While the exact manufacturer isn't always specified, many were handmade in Asia.