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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 Lyndhurst, NJ
Japanese cloisonné akasuke (pigeon blood) style vase decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.  
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Japanese cloisonné akasuke (pigeon blood) style vase decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.  
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Japanese cloisonné vase with a green background decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.
Category

Vintage 1920s Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Measures 5" in width, 5" in depth and 8" in height.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Japanese Cloisonne enamel vase 19th century Measures: Height 8.5 in. (21.59 cm.), Width 3.62 in. (9.20 cm.).
Category

Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné' Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of 19th century Japanese shaped cloisonné' yellow vases. If you're eyeing a pair of Japanese cloisonné vases, you're stepping into a world of exquisite craftsmanship and vi...
Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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