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What is a Cloisonné box?

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What is a Cloisonné box?
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 Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Metal

Japanese Cloisonne Box W Flowers By Ando Jubei
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese vintage trinket or jewelry box by Ando in the original box. The round box is decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobulated Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with floral cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in New York, 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

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