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What does cloisonné mean in art?
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In art, cloisonné is a way of making colorful metal decorative objects. The technique involves covering a surface with wire made of copper or bronze and filling it with glass paste. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of cloisonné.
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20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Figurine with Musical Instrument
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonne Beauty Figurine. It was hand made from gold copper cloisonne.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Figurine with Musical Instrument
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonne Beauty Figurine. It was hand made from gold copper cloisonne.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair, Chinese Export Cloisonne Enameled Dragon Figurines on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Chinese export style cloisonne dragon figurines on stands. Each dragon is detailed with brass wiring and hand enamel decorated across the surfaces.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Guanyin Sculpture Figurine, Strong Museum
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique Chinese cloisonné enameled and carved Guanyin, or Quan Yin, sculpture or figurine features carved face and hair and finely detailed multi-colored enameled dress.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné and Ceramic Duck Figurine with Hand-Painted Detailing
Located in Seattle, WA
A vintage Chinese cloisonné and ceramic duck figurine, crafted with a combination of hand-painted ceramic and applied brass toned cloisonné-style scales.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Carved Guanyin Figuring
Located in Norton, MA
A great Chinese Guanyin cloisonné enameled figurine/sculpture holding a fan with intricated design on the entire body and standing on a fitted wooden stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
