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What is Japanese enamel?

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What is Japanese enamel?
Japanese enamel is a material made by blending pigments with a binder made of oil and gum. Japanese artisans use it to produce vases, boxes, tableware, lighting fixtures and other objects. Find a collection of Japanese enamel decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Chinese enamel vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese enamel vases Chinese, 19th Century Height 38cm, diameter 19cm These charming
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Enameled Vase with Landscape & Flowers C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Enameled Vase with Landscape & Flowers C1930 Measures- 13''H x 5.5''W x 5.5''D
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of Chinese enamel vases with elephant head handles. Decorated with a cloisonné phoenix and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Black Enamel Cloisonné Chrysanthemum Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black enamel cloisonné and brass ginger jar vase with chrysanthemum flowers, dogwood
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enamel vases. Circa mid to late 20th century. The baluster
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
A lovely 20th century pair of brass Chinese Cloisonné vases sites on gilded wooden bases. Decorated
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

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