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What is a Cloisonné box?
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Cloisonné is an ancient metalworking technique that creates a decorative design with enamels by the use of wire and metal strips. A Cloisonné box would be decorated in this process and used to store items like jewelry or other trinkets. Shop a collection of Cloisonné boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
$400 Sale Price
50% Off
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese enameled wooden box. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The box has a rectangular
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
$1,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
Japanese Cloisonne Detailed Antique Decorative Box Incredible Colors Design
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Japanese Cloisonne Detailed Antique decorative box with incredible colors detail and design. Most
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel


