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What is vintage cloisonne?

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What is vintage cloisonne?
In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Cloisonne vase
Located in Porto, PT
Cloisonne vase. Chinese Minguo period (1912-1949); in gilded metal Cloisonne; polychrome decoration with vegetal motifs.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Vases

Materials

Metal

Cloisonne vase
$1,028
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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

Two Cloisonne vases
Located in Porto, PT
Two Cloisonne vases. Chinese Minguo period (1912-1949); in gilded metal Cloisonne; polychrome decoration with floral motifs, decorative frieze on the base and rim of the spout.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Vases

Materials

Metal

Two Cloisonne vases
$1,371 / set
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Cloisonné Vase Maxi
Located in Milano, IT
The Cloisonné Vase Maxi, designed by Giovanna Ferrero Ventimiglia and crafted in a historic Murano furnace, reaffirms the designer’s creative flair as she skillfully plays with two m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Enamel

Cloisonné Vase- Midi
Located in Milano, IT
The Cloisonné Vase Midi, designed by Giovanna Ferrero Ventimiglia and crafted in a historic Murano furnace, reaffirms the designer’s creative flair as she skillfully plays with two m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Enamel

White Chinese Cloisonné Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice white with arabesque-style design Chinese cloisonné vase, circa 1960s. The vase is in very good condition with no dings or dents and measure 5.5"D x 4"H.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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