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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 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, Japan.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

Early Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Box
Located in Rochester, NY
Japanese cloisonné silver wire box. Decorated with peonies and cherry blossoms.
Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

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, circa 1910, Japan.
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.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

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.
Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

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