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What is Japanese cloisonné?

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What is Japanese cloisonné?
Japanese cloisonné is a method of enamel decoration where small, fine wires delineate the decorative areas where the enamel color is applied. The wires prevent paint from running during the firing and polishing process. You’ll find a selection of authenticated Japanese cloisonné wares on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese cloisonné akasuke (pigeon blood) style vase decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese cloisonné akasuke (pigeon blood) style vase decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese cloisonné vase with a green background decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse-taile
Category

Vintage 1920s Vases

Materials

Glass

Superb Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in London, by appointment only
A very fine a superb scale Japanese Cloisonné vase, the light blue ground with flowers and floral
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Oversized Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Bird & Floral Pattern C1920 Measures - 2.25"H x
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20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Large Bulbous Blue Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large bulbous blue Japanese cloisonné vase showing two white orchids with pink centres, (some
Category

20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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