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How can I spot antique cloisonné?
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There are a few clues to check if your cloisonné piece is antique. Earlier forms of cloisonné were simple in design, and used a basic color palette, blue being the most prominent. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic antique cloisonné pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Located in New York, NY
This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Pair Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Crane Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large antique Chinese cloisonne enameled metal candle holders fashioned as standing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Cranes
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Chinese cloisonné sculptures of cranes. The cranes are detachable at their legs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
$25,000 / set
Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes
Located in New York, NY
narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of cranes in the Mount Fuji landscape
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
Two Massive Late Qing Cloisonné Enamel Models of Cranes
Located in London, GB
Two massive late Qing cloisonné enamel models of cranes
Chinese, circa 1900
Measures: Height
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
$244,186 / set
Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel