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Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, enamel over brass vase. Circa: early 20th century. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloisonne ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, early Meiji era, Translucent enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel designs representing bugs in blo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era covered amphora shaped enamel over brass urn vase. The exterior of the vase is adorned with polychrome enameled continuous design of overlapping stylize...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Pair of Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Pair of Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in Lambertville, NJ

This pair of cloisonné enameled vases was created in Japan, mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Metal

Chinese Black Enamel Cloisonné Chrysanthemum Flower Vase
Chinese Black Enamel Cloisonné Chrysanthemum Flower Vase

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 flowers and a butterfly and beautiful rich colors.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and Cloisonne enamel vase. The baluster shaped vase with octagonal black body is enameled with a polychrome design representing a flower composition made in...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of french cloisonne enamel vases with cherub
Pair of french cloisonne enamel vases with cherub

Pair of french cloisonne enamel vases with cherub

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of french cloisonne enamel vases, beautifully decorated with charming cherub and infant figures surrounded by intricate floraland ornamental motifs.Executed in the tradi...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Maple Leaves Yoshiko Noda
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Maple Leaves Yoshiko Noda

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Maple Leaves Yoshiko Noda

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Japanese cloisonné enamel vase attributed to Yoshiko Noda, exhibiting a refined and modern aesthetic characteristic of early 20th century work.

Category

20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in London, GB

It was a period in which Japanese decorative arts flourished to an unprecedented degree. This vase has been completed in cloisonne enamel - that is, enamel which has been applied ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Style Cloisonne and Enamel Vases

Pair of Chinese Style Cloisonne and Enamel Vases

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style green and decorated cloisonne and enamel vases with scalloped and flair top (as is) (19/20th Cent.)

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Enamel

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons
Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and highly ambitious Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, remarkable for its monumental scale and dramatic dueling dragon composition, standing an impressive 25 inches tall.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of matching antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands

Located in London, GB

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands Chinese, 20th Century Vases: Height 78cm, diameter 36cm Bases: Height 15cm, diameter 38cm Overall: Height 93cm, diameter 38c...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase richly adorned with multicolor floral motifs within swirl and scale like patterns.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

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

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel vase. The vases has a baluster shaped body.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vases. Each vase is adorned with intricate geometric ornaments and floral motifs against a green ground.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on Copper Vases
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on Copper Vases

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on Copper Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on Copper Vases Each baluster vessel decorated with blue dragons on a sky blue ground, each on a circular wood stand. .

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20th Century Vases

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome fan shaped medallions featuring floral, foliage and butterfly motifs surro...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Floral Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Floral Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese porcelain vase with polychrome design. Meiji period, circa 1870 Cylinder shape.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of butterflies made in the Cloisonne technique on cobalt blue ground.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, attributed to Hayashi Elongated baluster shape.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Chinese Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Over Brass Vase
Large Chinese Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Over Brass Vase

Large Chinese Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Over Brass Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Chinese enamel over brass vase. The urn shaped vase is adorned with a polychrome enamel design of dragons surrounded by a cloud ornament on the white ground made in the Clois...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases
Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of exceptional antique (late 19th century) French gilt bronze vases in the Chinoiserie style with fine cloisonne enamel designs of flowers on a geometric ground with stylized li...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a short wide neck.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

A Pair of Black Cloisonné Baluster Vases on stands
A Pair of Black Cloisonné Baluster Vases on stands

A Pair of Black Cloisonné Baluster Vases on stands

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Black Cloisonné Baluster Vases on stands A very unusual pair of French cloisonné baluster vases, the vases are set on turned wooden stands, these may be replacements.

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Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Enamel

Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda
Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda

Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda

Located in Long Island City, NY

An extra large antique, late Meiji era, Japanese copper and enamel vase by Gonda Hirosuke, Japanese, 1865 to 1937. A sphere shaped body is covered with enamel in a pink shade and ado...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Elephant Gu Vases
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Elephant Gu Vases

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Elephant Gu Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fine pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel elephant vases, each modeled as a richly caparisoned elephant standing with trunk raised and supporting an archaic gu-form vase on ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, likely created during the Meiji period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Ginbari Perfume Vase in Cloisonné Enamel, 1920s
Japanese Ginbari Perfume Vase in Cloisonné Enamel, 1920s

Japanese Ginbari Perfume Vase in Cloisonné Enamel, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stunning example of a Japanese foiled cloisonne miniature brass perfume bottle or incense vase hand-painted with decorative flowers.

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20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White And Pink Dragon Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White And Pink Dragon Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White And Pink Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and Cloisonne enamel vase. The baluster shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a white dragon made in the Cloisonne technique.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in London, GB

These cloisonné enamel vases are wonderful pieces of Chinese decorative art.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Blue Ground Stylized Lotus Design
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Blue Ground Stylized Lotus Design

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Blue Ground Stylized Lotus Design

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large and visually striking cloisonné enamel vase by contemporary Japanese artist Yoshiko Nozue, known for her refined and modern approach to traditional enamel techniques.

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20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Indian Hand Etched Black Cloisonne Brass Floral Vase
Indian Hand Etched Black Cloisonne Brass Floral Vase

Indian Hand Etched Black Cloisonne Brass Floral Vase

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This vintage Indian floral vase is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of India. Its dark, rich black finish provides a striking contrast to the warm brass detailing, adding de...

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Late 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan
19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan

19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan

Located in London, GB

The vase is decorated all over in the intricate cloisonné enamel technique, and features scrolling floral and foliate motifs all over, on an ink blue ground.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Sparrows Meiji Period Nagoya School
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Sparrows Meiji Period Nagoya School

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Sparrows Meiji Period Nagoya School

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, produced within the Nagoya school, and decorated with stylized sparrows in flight.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large and visually compelling Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the Meiji period, distinguished by its unusual and highly desirable bat motif.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Signed Purple Ground Roses
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Signed Purple Ground Roses

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Signed Purple Ground Roses

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined Japanese cloisonné enamel vase by the Ando workshop, dating to the late Meiji to early Taisho period, and bearing a signature to the underside.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Meiji Signed Turquoise Ground
Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Meiji Signed Turquoise Ground

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Meiji Signed Turquoise Ground

Located in Long Island City, NY

A well-matched pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period, each finely decorated on a vibrant turquoise ground and bearing impressed signatures to the underside.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Flowers
Antique Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Flowers

Antique Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

An impressive Japanese vase skillfully enameled with multicolored floral composition depicting wisteria, chrysanthemums and other flowers and a flying bird. Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

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

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Trim

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table, shelf, or buffet with this vibrant cloisonné enamel vase, crafted in China circa 1980.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando School Pink White Minimalist
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando School Pink White Minimalist

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando School Pink White Minimalist

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined Japanese cloisonné enamel vase attributed to the Ando school, dating to the late Meiji or early Taisho period, distinguished by its restrained aesthetic and elegant use of ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Cloisonné-Inlaid Brass Bud Vase with Double Handles
Antique Cloisonné-Inlaid Brass Bud Vase with Double Handles

Antique Cloisonné-Inlaid Brass Bud Vase with Double Handles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite antique brass bud vase is a masterful representation of traditional Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, showcasing intricate inlay work, delicate engravings, and a timele...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel, Butterfly Dragon Vase Attributed Honda
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel, Butterfly Dragon Vase Attributed Honda

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel, Butterfly Dragon Vase Attributed Honda

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enameled rounded vase. The vase is adorned with a variety of intricate designs including phoenix birds, butterflies, serpents, flowers, and sc...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Vase
Large Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Vase

Large Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese early Meiji period vase attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, a prominent cloisonne artist of the time.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Goldstone Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Chinese enamel vase. The vase has a globular shaped body with a long narrow neck with a fluted mouth.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases
Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Two matched globular vases with a relief pattern of cloisonne enamel, making up a set.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase with floral motifs and butterflies on a white and dark blue ground featuring a fine and collectible piece of Japanese artistry.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company
Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company

Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company

By Ando Jubei

Located in Newark, England

Art Deco From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company. The Cloisonne Enamel Vase of globular form decorated in a m...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases
Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases

Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large pair of antique Japanese Totai Shippo cloisonne enamel and Satsuma porcelain vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase
High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, Cloisonné enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Totai Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Totai Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Totai Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel porcelain vase, characterized by its exquisite multi colored floral and foliage motifs on a green ground.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with silver wire cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, Elongated vase of faceted hexagonal shape.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

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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.