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How can I spot antique cloisonné?

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How can I spot antique cloisonné?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

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

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

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