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Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration & Wooden Stands
Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration & Wooden Stands

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration & Wooden Stands

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The vases are done in engraved brass with a vibrant teal cloisonne enamel ground with bright blue and white flowers, possibly wisteria, with leaves around the collar area of the top.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Brass

Lovely Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Bird and Peach, 19 Century
Lovely Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Bird and Peach, 19 Century

Lovely Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Bird and Peach, 19 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece. With a stunning bird and peach scene. Originally of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amster...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lovely Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Flowers, 19th Century
Antique Lovely Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Flowers, 19th Century

Antique Lovely Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Flowers, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece. With a stunning scene of flowers on a blue ground. Cloisonné is a way of enamelling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are u...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Cloisonné Vases Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1860
Pair of Cloisonné Vases Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1860

Pair of Cloisonné Vases Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1860

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of cloisonné enamel square vases attributed to A. Giroux, with flared neck decorated on the belly with flowering lambrequins with oriental patterns on a blue and golden geometric.

Category

Antique 1860s French Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Rare Important Estate Bronze Handpainted Cloisonne Urn with Handles
Rare Important Estate Bronze Handpainted Cloisonne Urn with Handles

Rare Important Estate Bronze Handpainted Cloisonne Urn with Handles

By Inaba Cloisonne Co.

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering are a Rare Museum Quality Rare Antique Hand painted Asian Bronze and Colored Cloisonne Vase with Handels. Vase is Magnificently Adorned with Cloiso...

Category

20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Geese in Flight & Flowers 12”
Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Geese in Flight & Flowers 12”

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Geese in Flight & Flowers 12”

Located in Portland, OR

This is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870-90's) ornate cloisonné vase. The hand crafted decorations are of geese in flight over various flowers on a blue-green background.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tear Drop Vase (Short) Verde Color Grass Design Cloisonné Glass Enamel Copper Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonne Vase Mounted As A Lamp
Chinese Cloisonne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Chinese Cloisonne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

Diameter of base is 8.38. Vase itself is 20.5 high. In excellent condition and written in cloisonne on side of base of the vase MADE IN CHINA.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair Large Antique 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
Pair Large Antique 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

Pair Large Antique 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and finely crafted pair of large Chinese cloisonne enameled vases of rectangular shape with gilt metal masks and ring handles, 25 1/2 by 10 by 10 inches.

Category

Vintage 1950s Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative pair of late 19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel vases / lamps. Each having wonderful turquoise ground and exotic flowers, with gilded ormolu mounts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

pair of Japanese cloisonné vases, 19th c.
pair of Japanese cloisonné vases, 19th c.

pair of Japanese cloisonné vases, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

decorated with bird & floral motif on turquoise ground

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Meiji Silver Wire Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Eagle and Dragon over Wav
Antique Meiji Silver Wire Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Eagle and Dragon over Wav

Antique Meiji Silver Wire Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Eagle and Dragon over Wav

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Golden Age Period high quality silver wire Attributed to Hattori The vase is of an ovoid form tapering to the bottom and featuring a short everted...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Showa Period Pale Blue Cloisonné Vase by Tamura
Showa Period Pale Blue Cloisonné Vase by Tamura

Showa Period Pale Blue Cloisonné Vase by Tamura

By Tamura

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Japanese cloisonne enamel vase by Tamura This large high shouldered vase has a single stylized blossom against a spray of foliage within scalloped borders in shades of turqu...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps
Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel and gilded ormolu vases / lamps. Each with wonderful classical bold colours, scrolling motif and foliate decora...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

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

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Cloisonné Gourd Bottle Vase, Asian Ornaments, Circa 1900
Cloisonné Gourd Bottle Vase, Asian Ornaments, Circa 1900

Cloisonné Gourd Bottle Vase, Asian Ornaments, Circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Cloisonné Vase for a European royal family in the shape of a gourd bottle, decorated with Asian ornaments and the royal cypher RI 11.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Vases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Blue Ground with Red Berries
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Blue Ground with Red Berries

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Blue Ground with Red Berries

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases featuring blue ground with orange berry branches and foliage, detailed enamel work, likely late 20th century export pieces. 15"

Category

20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase
Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase

Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase

Located in San Diego, CA

A spectacular massive Chinese cloisonne vase, circa early 1900s. The vase has a bulbous baluster form with lobed sides decorated with foliage and flowers amongst a black geometric pa...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Chinese cloisonne vase decorated with multicolored lotus and foliate scrolls on a white enamel ground, bordered by geometric bands.

Category

20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Lotus White and Floral Butterflies
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Lotus White and Floral Butterflies

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Lotus White and Floral Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases of bulbous form with long necks, decorated with multicolored lotus and foliate designs on white and blue backgrounds with gilt rims. 15"

Category

20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Signed Yukio Tamura Japanese Cloisonne Vase Clematis 10"
Large Signed Yukio Tamura Japanese Cloisonne Vase Clematis 10"

Large Signed Yukio Tamura Japanese Cloisonne Vase Clematis 10"

By Yukio Tamura

Located in Somis, CA

An exceptionally large early 20th century Showa period Cloisonné enamel vase by Yukio Tamura. The elegant pale yellow Musen-jippo background perfectly highlights a glorious purple cl...

Category

Early 20th Century Showa Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Gord Form Vases, circa 1900
A Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Gord Form Vases, circa 1900

A Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Gord Form Vases, circa 1900

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of Chinese Cloisonne vases in cinnabar and white color. The gord form with slim taper neck and bulbous body.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

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 with a striking blue enamel ground with red, yellow and pink chrysanthemum flowers...

Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Pink background Cloisonné "Hundred Antiques" Pattern vase & Stand
Chinese Pink background Cloisonné "Hundred Antiques" Pattern vase & Stand

Chinese Pink background Cloisonné "Hundred Antiques" Pattern vase & Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th century Chinese export Pink background Cloisonné "Hundred Antiques" Pattern vase & carved hardwood Stand Indulge in the allure of Chinese craftsmanship with this exquisite 2...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Bronze

Cloisonne Asian Dragonware Vase in Emerald Green and Brass
Cloisonne Asian Dragonware Vase in Emerald Green and Brass

Cloisonne Asian Dragonware Vase in Emerald Green and Brass

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A gorgeous cloisonné vase with an Asian motif. A brightly colored blue dragon decorates the side with purple orchids, stylized blue detail along the sides and bottom, and a brass bas...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Fish
Pair of early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Fish

Pair of early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Fish

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of early 20th century Chinese cloisonne enameled porcelain bottle vases with mask handles, relief molded with fish in a lotus pond on a wire wave ground beneath clouds and flowe...

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Wire

Chinese Five-Tied Emperor Cloisonne Vase from the Republic Period
Chinese Five-Tied Emperor Cloisonne Vase from the Republic Period

Chinese Five-Tied Emperor Cloisonne Vase from the Republic Period

Located in San Diego, CA

Smooth finish Chinese cloisonne dragon (5 toed Emperor) vase, circa 1930s (Republic).

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase showcasing the body adorned with intricate cloisonne enamel work, displaying crane designs set against a goldstone background.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Highly interesting vase. We all know the cloisonne vases in this style but this one is from earthenware like satsuma vases.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight
Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases. Each adorned with image of cranes and resplendent multicolor floral motifs within intricate foliate patterns, all skillfully ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Floral Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Cylinder Vase w/ Wood Base
Chinese Floral Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Cylinder Vase w/ Wood Base

Chinese Floral Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Cylinder Vase w/ Wood Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

20th Century Chinese bronze cloisonné vase features stunning floral and bird pattern recesses in the metal with hand-painted enamel colors.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chippendale Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Vase China Flowers Nice Wired Cloisonne 19/20th
Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Vase China Flowers Nice Wired Cloisonne 19/20th

Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Vase China Flowers Nice Wired Cloisonne 19/20th

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely small dish Additional information: Material: Bronze Type: Altar Dish Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Condition: Overall Condition B (Good Used): Some damages to ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC
Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC

Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC. Measures- 9.25"H x 5"W x 5"D.

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Metal

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ VASES
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ VASES

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ VASES

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined pair of urn-shaped vases, crafted using the cloisonné technique and finished in polished brass.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tall Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Fighting Dragons Flaming Pearl
Vintage Tall Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Fighting Dragons Flaming Pearl

Vintage Tall Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Fighting Dragons Flaming Pearl

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Magnificent hand-crafted Chinese Cloisonné vase, very tall with facing Dragons, from a time capsule estate in Washington D.C. 14 1/2 Inches tall and so highly detailed it is sure to...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase
Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase

Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase

Located in West Chester, PA

A lovely vintage Asian cloisonné vase featuring brilliant mother of pearl accents from the mid-20th century.

Category

20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the renowned artist Namikawa Yasuyuki.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Decorative Green Ginger Cloisonné Jars
Pair Of Decorative Green Ginger Cloisonné Jars

Pair Of Decorative Green Ginger Cloisonné Jars

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of decorative ginger cloisonné vases made of brass with enamel work. Richly and beautifully decorated with foliage on a black background.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Brass

pair of French 19th century Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu vases
pair of French 19th century Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu vases

pair of French 19th century Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu vases. Each stunning vase is raised by a square pierced Ormolu base supporting the sumptuou...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Bird Tree Enamel Vases
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Bird Tree Enamel Vases

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Bird Tree Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Hawks on Cherry Blossom Tree Silver wire High Quality attributed to Hayashi or Ota A pair of antique Japanese Meiji peri...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique 19th C Japanese Totai Shippo Tree Bark Cloisonne Vases Birds Flowers
Antique 19th C Japanese Totai Shippo Tree Bark Cloisonne Vases Birds Flowers

Antique 19th C Japanese Totai Shippo Tree Bark Cloisonne Vases Birds Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Lovely detailed piecse. Finely decorated in the Totai Shippo technique on porcelain. An extremely difficult process with excellent workmanship and superb colour contrast....

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase featuring intricate foliage motifs complemented by two exquisite floral panels.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Chinese cloissone' enamel vase
Chinese cloissone' enamel vase

Chinese cloissone' enamel vase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Cloisonne' vase exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Chinese decorative arts in the style of the Qing dynasty period .

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel White Dragon Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel White Dragon Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel White Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Gold Stone Enamel White Dragon Vase A large antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase, featuring an impressive white dragon motif ren...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hawk Floral Vase
Antique Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hawk Floral Vase

Antique Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hawk Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase with an eagle. Circa early 20th century, 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Green Vase Peony
Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Green Vase Peony

Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Green Vase Peony

By Sato Teichi

Located in Somis, CA

A rare early work of Sato, dating to early Showa period, of a ginbari cloisonne vase. The vase in baluster form with outward-bulging body and elegant flared feet.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese Showa Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Tamura Shippo
Japanese Showa Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Tamura Shippo

Japanese Showa Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Tamura Shippo

By Tamura

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AN ELEGANT MID 20TH CENTURY CLOISONNÉ VASE WITH VIBRANT BUTTERFLY AND BLOSSOM MOTIFS BY TAMURA, CIRCA 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century Showa Vases

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamelled Vases 20th Century
Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamelled Vases 20th Century

Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamelled Vases 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a large vintage pair of Chinese enamelled cloisonné vases, early 20th century in date. The baluster shaped vases feature wonderful bright vibrant colours and tonality with...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass, Other

Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases
Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases

Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases

Located in Norton, MA

Pair of Chinese matching Cloisonné Vases, with wide mouth openings, having floral decorations.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa
Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa

Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exquisite Japanese Meiji cloisonné vase showcases delicate white and blue irises worked in fine silver wire against a shimmering karakusa ground.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis
Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze.

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Rim
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Rim

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Rim

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table, mantel, or buffet with this elegant vintage Chinese cloisonné vase, crafted in a classic baluster form and richly decorated with intricate floral motifs.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M

Located in Long Island City, NY

A superb pair of Japanese cloisonné vases from the Meiji period, each finely worked in silver wire and rising 12 inches high.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs on Wood Stand
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs on Wood Stand

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs on Wood Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table, console, or buffet with this elegant vintage cloisonné vase, crafted in China circa 1980. The baluster-form vessel sits on its original carved ebonized wooden stand...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

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Antique Cloisonné Vases for Sale on 1stDibs

Liven your home with cloisonné vases, bowls, lamps and other objects and furnishings ornamented with lustrous enamel. Technically, enamel is colored glass fused to metal. But that simple description greatly understates the case.

Applied using an array of techniques to a wide range of objects, enamel is one of the most dynamic, and alluring, mediums in the world. And as ceramic vases and other decorative vessels are gaining popularity again — the personalization of handmade craftsmanship has served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary interior designers — antique cloissonné vases can help introduce interesting colors and patterns to your space.

No one knows for sure when or where enameling originated. But, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, it is widely believed that the decoration on a gold scepter found in a royal Mycenaean tomb at Kourion Kaloriziki, in Cyprus, and dating to the 11th century BC, is a true, early example of the technique.

Between the 6th and 12th centuries AD, cloisonné — in which tiny compartments (cloisons) made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface are filled with vibrantly hued enamel — had a huge vogue in the Byzantine Empire. 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.

Collectors of authentic antique Chinese furniture and decorative objects know that Ming dynasty-era cloisonné objects are particularly coveted. Although ornamentation was minimal at the time, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs. As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces. 

Elaborately decorated Ming-era cloisonné objects and furnishings — vessels and other items featuring lots of vibrant colors and details — are likely to fetch considerable sums at auction, as Chinese cloisonné vases created during the Ming and Qing eras represent a golden age of the country’s furniture design. (Victorian cloisonné is also popular with design enthusiasts.)

Cloisonné wasn’t adopted in Japan until the 1800s. Back then, amid an era of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions during the Meiji period. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.

Today, Meiji-era cloisonné vases or incense burners in good condition are of great interest to collectors of Asian art and furniture produced by the period’s Japanese cloisonné workshops. 

Find antique cloisonné vases and other cloisonné objects for sale on 1stDibs.