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Cloisonne Elephants

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

$3,250 / set

H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper elephants decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs on an alluring blue background.  

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual antique Chinese ginger jar handcrafted in a cloisonne technique, decorated with fauna, flora, and tassels on an alluring blue background, featuring a removable head ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Chinese Pair of Large Cloisonné Elephants with Wood Stands
Chinese Pair of Large Cloisonné Elephants with Wood Stands

Chinese Pair of Large Cloisonné Elephants with Wood Stands

Located in Norton, MA

Large pair of standing elephants having fitted vases on their backs on wooden display stands Measures: Height: 15 inches, Length: 14 inches, Width: 6 inches (without stands), Total ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor
19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor

19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Chinese Archaic style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor With Associated later lacquer & bronze pagoda lid, resting on a gilt bronze Cloisonné elephant motif th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant

Located in New York, NY

A large Chinese cloisonné enamel incense burner modeled as a caparisoned elephant on a stepped octagonal base, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant
Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant

Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant on stand circa 1900. A real rare decorative piece.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Elephant Handles, Japan, Mid-1900s
Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Elephant Handles, Japan, Mid-1900s

Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Elephant Handles, Japan, Mid-1900s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Cloisonné enameled vase with elephant handles, Japan, mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Oriental Champleve cloisonne Dragons brass Bronze vase Elephant head handles
Oriental Champleve cloisonne Dragons brass Bronze vase Elephant head handles

Oriental Champleve cloisonne Dragons brass Bronze vase Elephant head handles

Located in Birmingham, AL

Vintage/ antique x large Oriental Champleve Cloisonne Dragons bronze vase with elephant head handles standing on a wooden base.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Bronze

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century
An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans

Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans

Located in Houston, TX

A rare pair of 19th Century or earlier, towering Chinese bronze cloisonné Royal palm leaf fans atop hand carved titan wood poles and elephants on gallery plinths.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel elephants.
A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel elephants.

A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel elephants.

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H 18.5 in W 13 in D 6.75 in

A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel elephants.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel elephants, each standing four-square supporting a large vase, the elephants decorated with stylized archaistic animals and birds on a turquoise gro...

Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Cloisonné Vases with Elephant Head Handles
Pair of Cloisonné Vases with Elephant Head Handles

Pair of Cloisonné Vases with Elephant Head Handles

Located in Middleburg, VA

A beautiful pair of Cloisonné bronze vases with stylized elephant head handles.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Large 19th Century Chinese Champleve Enamel and Bronze Vase
Large 19th Century Chinese Champleve Enamel and Bronze Vase

Large 19th Century Chinese Champleve Enamel and Bronze Vase

Located in Denver, CO

Large 24" tall antique Chinese champleve enamel and bronze vase. Fine cloisonne floral decoration with stylized elephant head handles dating to late 19th-early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Cloisonné Elephant Sculptures or Planters
Pair of Vintage Cloisonné Elephant Sculptures or Planters

Pair of Vintage Cloisonné Elephant Sculptures or Planters

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Highly unusual and decorative pair of vintage cloisonné elephants, decorated with floral and geometric enamel designs that can be enjoyed for what they are, or can be used as planters.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Incense Holders on Cloisonne Base
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Incense Holders on Cloisonne Base

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Incense Holders on Cloisonne Base

Located in New York, NY

Large pair of Chinese cloisonne elephant incense holders on cloisonne base with Chinese characters written on top with yellow and blue inlaid enamel work.

Category

20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

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H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 6 in

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper elephants decorated with colorful geometric symbols over an alluring blue background and contrasting saddle blanket with a gold ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Elephants
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Elephants

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Elephants

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H 10 in W 12 in D 6 in

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Elephants

Located in Dallas, TX

These delightful elephants are truly enchanting. They are multi-color with blue and green being the most prominent colors. They Stand 11 1/2" high on custom Lucite bases.

Category

20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair French Chinoiserie Dore Bronze & Chinese Cloisonné Elephant Form Candelabra
Pair French Chinoiserie Dore Bronze & Chinese Cloisonné Elephant Form Candelabra

Pair French Chinoiserie Dore Bronze & Chinese Cloisonné Elephant Form Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

Draped across the back of each elephant is a turquoise-ground cloisonné saddlecloth, vividly decorated with dragons among clouds and flames, bordered with a deep blue band of floral ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Monumental Antique Cloisonne Elephants with Branch Coral
Pair of Monumental Antique Cloisonne Elephants with Branch Coral

Pair of Monumental Antique Cloisonne Elephants with Branch Coral

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Cloisonné designed at it's best. Featured is this pair of monumental cloisonné pair of elephants with a detachable Hathi Howdah embellished with branch coral.

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephants with Lotus Flowers
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephants with Lotus Flowers

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephants with Lotus Flowers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty pair of antique Chinese elephants handcrafted in brass in a cloisonne technique featuring an upturned trunk holding lotus flowers in various stages of bloom.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cloisonné Elephant Incense Burners, China, c. 1900
Pair of Cloisonné Elephant Incense Burners, China, c. 1900

Pair of Cloisonné Elephant Incense Burners, China, c. 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of cloisonné incense burners in the form of elephants.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Enamel

A Pair of Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Elephants
A Pair of Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Elephants

A Pair of Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Elephants

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty gilt bronze elephants in colored cloisonne and champleve enamel and decorated with double gourd urns on their saddle carpets.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Chinese Cloisonné Elephants, Priced by the Pair
Set of Four Chinese Cloisonné Elephants, Priced by the Pair

Set of Four Chinese Cloisonné Elephants, Priced by the Pair

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting set of two pairs of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper elephants decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs on an alluring blue background.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Dancing Elephants
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Dancing Elephants

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Dancing Elephants

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H 19.5 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Dancing Elephants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass elephants in a dancing pose having floral symbolic designs on an alluring blue background.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bronze Buddha on Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Sculpture
Bronze Buddha on Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Sculpture

Bronze Buddha on Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent bronze and cloisonne enamel large and heavy Asian sculpture of a buddha riding on an elephant.

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair Chinese Elephant Form Cloisonne Prickets Candle Holders
Pair Chinese Elephant Form Cloisonne Prickets Candle Holders

Pair Chinese Elephant Form Cloisonne Prickets Candle Holders

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Antique (late 19th century) Chinese candle holders (prickets) in the form of processional elephants, finely crafted in brass with extensive cloisonne enamel inlay.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant
Early 20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant

Early 20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century large chinese cloisonne enamel elephant on stand circa 1900. A real rare decorative piece.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

20th Century Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Elephant on Stand
20th Century Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Elephant on Stand

20th Century Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Elephant on Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant on stand A real rare decorative piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Group of Three Vintage Cloisonné Seated Elephant Boxes or Containers
Group of Three Vintage Cloisonné Seated Elephant Boxes or Containers

Group of Three Vintage Cloisonné Seated Elephant Boxes or Containers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Cloisonné, the ancient Asian art of separating enamel colors on metals with thin brass wire.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Floor Lamps with Elephants
Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Floor Lamps with Elephants

Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Floor Lamps with Elephants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century pair of Japanese floor lamps, once oil lamps, crafted in bronze with a dark lush patina and decorated with enamel in a champlevé technique in floral designs w...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans

Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of hand craved zitan wood elephants, gallery plinths and poles with towering bronze cloisonné Chinese fan palm leaves.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Oversized Bronze & Cloisonne Figural Vase Circa 1900
Antique Japanese Meiji Oversized Bronze & Cloisonne Figural Vase Circa 1900

Antique Japanese Meiji Oversized Bronze & Cloisonne Figural Vase Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji large vase offers bronze construction with allover Cloisonne enameled decoration and cast elephant head handles, c1900 Measures- 21.25''H x 15''W x 15''D

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Sarreguemines Majolica Jardiniere in the Japonisme Style, 1880-1890
Sarreguemines Majolica Jardiniere in the Japonisme Style, 1880-1890

Sarreguemines Majolica Jardiniere in the Japonisme Style, 1880-1890

By Sarreguemines

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The jardiniere is decorated in the eclectic Japonisme-style with beautifully hand-painted birds among pine branches, faux cloisonne, and cobalt blue elephant handles. Though origi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Pair of Mid-century Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Pair of Mid-century Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Pair of Mid-century Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Located in Dallas, TX

Small pair of mid-20th century cloisonné elephants from China in various shades of red, blue, and green with metal trim.

Category

20th Century Chinese Vases and Vessels

Vintage Large Chinese Brass & Copper Cloisonné Elephant Incense Holder
Vintage Large Chinese Brass & Copper Cloisonné Elephant Incense Holder

Vintage Large Chinese Brass & Copper Cloisonné Elephant Incense Holder

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and colorful Chinese brass & copper cloisonné elephant vessel, circa mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Brass

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

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H 21 in W 15 in D 13 in

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

These elephant treasures are truly mesmerizing and will be the focal point of any room.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

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H 21 in W 15 in D 13 in

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

These elephant treasures are truly mesmerizing and will be the focal point of any room.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Chinese Jiaqing Period Cloisonne Model of an Elephant
Chinese Jiaqing Period Cloisonne Model of an Elephant

Chinese Jiaqing Period Cloisonne Model of an Elephant

Located in London, GB

Christie's South Kensington, 23rd January 2007, lot 231 for a similar cloisonné elephant.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of  Exquisite Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Elephants
A Pair of  Exquisite Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Elephants

A Pair of Exquisite Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Elephants

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chinese Quing Dynasty (l.18c-19th c.) cloisonne enamel elephants, with studded multicolored trappings to the head and draped over the back with tasseled blankets and with b...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Large Chinese Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Joss Stick Holder
Large Chinese Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Joss Stick Holder

Large Chinese Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Joss Stick Holder

Located in Miami, FL

Large antique Chinese bronze and cloisonne figural elephant joss stick holder (vase) inserted in the saddle, unmarked.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

19th c. Chinese Bronze and Cloisonne Table Lamp with Elephant Handles
19th c. Chinese Bronze and Cloisonne Table Lamp with Elephant Handles

19th c. Chinese Bronze and Cloisonne Table Lamp with Elephant Handles

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese bronze and cloisonne table lamp with stylized elephant form handles.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Oval Censers with Brass Elephant Handles, 1960s
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Oval Censers with Brass Elephant Handles, 1960s

Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Oval Censers with Brass Elephant Handles, 1960s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of large and uncommon 1960s Chinese cloisonné & brass oval shaped censers with elephant head handles and foo dog-topped pierced lids.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Teapot cloisonné . China 19th century
Teapot cloisonné . China 19th century

Teapot cloisonné . China 19th century

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H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in

Teapot cloisonné . China 19th century

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Charming little teapot cloisonné and gilt brass, elephant shape, taking the lid is a little monkey.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...

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Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases

Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases

Located in London, GB

Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, 19th Century Height 57cm, diameter 32cm The vases feature bodies of cylindrical form with retracted bases and stepped retrac...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China
Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China

Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A small and elegant Chinese cloisonné vase for incense tools, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, China. Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold ince...

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Pair of Large Canton Style Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vases
Pair of Large Canton Style Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vases

Pair of Large Canton Style Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vases

Located in London, GB

Pair of large Canton style famille rose Chinese porcelain vases. Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Measures: height 65cm, diameter 25cm Crafted from porcelain and executed in the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Pair Of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Pair Of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enamel vases. Circa mid to late 20th century. The baluster vases are raised on a base and feature a lush floral and foliate pattern on an elabora...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

$2,480 / set

H 12 in Dm 5.5 in

Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century Cloissone vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format design theme celebrating the ...

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Antique 1890s French Meiji Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***

20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon...

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Early 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase
20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

$7,500

H 30.75 in W 14 in D 14 in

20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonne vase was hand made from gold copper with cloisonne. It has detailed cloisonne works of Crane, Pine tree, floral and decorated with clouds o...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Copper

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo

Located in Austin, TX

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Silver

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Top
Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Top

Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Top

Located in Tarzana, CA

Magnificent Cloisonne Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Cover. In the Qianlong style, impressively cast and supported on the shoulders of three cranes. The globul...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century

Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century

$5,000 / set

H 26 in W 14 in D 14 in

Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century

Located in New York, NY

floral motif on blue ground; wooden bases are included with these vases; approximate overall measurements (with base): 28.75in(H) x 14in(diameter), vase only (approximate measurement...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Metalwork

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Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats

$3,600 / set

H 9 in W 17 in D 5 in

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper cats in a familiar stalking pose decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs over an alluring blue background.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Enamel

Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower
Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower

Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower

Located in Pomona, CA

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

Located in New York, NY

A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Metalwork

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Enamel

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Cloisonne Elephants For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cloisonne elephants is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique cloisonne elephants was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and enamel. Cloisonne elephants have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI and Victorian cloisonne elephants are consistently popular styles. Cloisonne elephants have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Sarreguemines are consistently popular.

How Much are Cloisonne Elephants?

Cloisonne elephants can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $10,282, while the lowest priced sells for $540 and the highest can go for as much as $134,299.
Questions About Cloisonne Elephants
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 8, 2024
    Cloisonné jewelry is jewelry that has been decorated with a distinctive enameling technique.

    Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in which thin wires of fine silver or gold are used to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif.

    Over the years, enameling has become an art form. This is partly because of its durability: Although the colors may change during firing, once cooled, they’re set and never fade. They can also be made either opaque or translucent — just one example of the flexibility that is another reason artists are attracted to the medium. 

    When it comes to jewelry design and other disciplines, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire (artisans living in France and Germany in the Middle Ages preferred champlevé). By the 7th century, Lombard craftsmen in northern Italy were using enamel to emulate Byzantine objects. In the 12th and 13th centuries, artisans in China imported the technique and made it so much their own that enameled objects have long been associated with Eastern aesthetics and motifs rather than Western ones.

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