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Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs on Wooden Stand
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs on Wooden Stand

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs on Wooden Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful baluster vase. Created in China circa 1980, the vase sits on a carved ebonized wood stand and features floral motifs in the cloisonné ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

Ando Jubei Japan 1950 Showa Period Cloisonné Enamel Green Bombe Vase
Ando Jubei Japan 1950 Showa Period Cloisonné Enamel Green Bombe Vase

Ando Jubei Japan 1950 Showa Period Cloisonné Enamel Green Bombe Vase

By Ando Jubei

Located in Miami, FL

This vase was carefully crafted with modernist abstract patterns of stylized flowers made up by the difficult cloisonné technique.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase by Sato with Origami Crane Motif
Mid-Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase by Sato with Origami Crane Motif

Mid-Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase by Sato with Origami Crane Motif

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

The clean, uninterrupted ground enhances the visual impact of the motif, allowing the bold geometry and color of the cranes to take prominence. The vase is signed “Sato,” confirming...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases
Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases

Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this pair of magnificent Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots. It shows very detailed hand craft works of cloisonne art - a lot of Chinese traditional folks art like Buddhas flower...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Metal, Copper

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds and Autumn Leaves Nagoya
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds and Autumn Leaves Nagoya

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds and Autumn Leaves Nagoya

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined and elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, attributed to the Nagoya school and executed after the celebrated naturalistic drawings of Watanabe Seitei.

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Antique 1890s Vases

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Tropical Fish Attributed to Sato
Mid-Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Tropical Fish Attributed to Sato

Mid-Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Tropical Fish Attributed to Sato

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A refined and visually engaging example of mid-twentieth century Japanese cloisonné enamel, attributed to the Sato Cloisonné Company—recognized for producing finely executed works th...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Pair Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Blue White Birds Flowers Wood Stands
Large Pair Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Blue White Birds Flowers Wood Stands

Large Pair Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Blue White Birds Flowers Wood Stands

Located in London, GB

Large Pair Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Blue White Birds Flowers Wood Stands Chinese, 20th Century Height 120cm, diameter 50cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of vases ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), executed at a level of technical and artistic sophistication reserved for th...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Important Set of Three Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Signed by Ota
Important Set of Three Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Signed by Ota

Important Set of Three Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Signed by Ota

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional and highly important set of three Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), each signed by members of the distinguished Ota family workshop—re...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Dragon and Phoenix, Attributed Ando
Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Dragon and Phoenix, Attributed Ando

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Dragon and Phoenix, Attributed Ando

By Ando Jubei

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A richly ornamented and technically accomplished pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to the esteemed Ando workshop—among the most in...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp
Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Vintage cloisonné vase mounted as a lamp with dual pull chain operation, mounted on a conforming wooden base.

Category

20th Century Edo Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lovely Incense Jar Cloisonne Enamel Flower Vases Meiji Era 1868-1912
Lovely Incense Jar Cloisonne Enamel Flower Vases Meiji Era 1868-1912

Lovely Incense Jar Cloisonne Enamel Flower Vases Meiji Era 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality with a beautiful scene of Flowers Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century. Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th c...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Small Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bud Vase – White Ground w/ Red Blossom Motif
Small Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bud Vase – White Ground w/ Red Blossom Motif

Small Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bud Vase – White Ground w/ Red Blossom Motif

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This petite Chinese cloisonné-style metal vase is a charming display piece with a classic bud-vase silhouette, gently flared neck, and warm brass-toned rim and base.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined and beautifully executed Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the school of Goto Seizaburo, Meiji period circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed to Hayashi high quality work An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi
A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi

A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Fine and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Wire Cobalt Blue Vase – Hayashi School Masterpiece A stunning example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this fine and large cobalt bl...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At
Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases Silver wire high quality A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

An Exquisite & Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases
An Exquisite & Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases

An Exquisite & Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite and Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Peonies and Butterflies This stunning pair of vases, crafted during the late Meiji period (186...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attribu
Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attribu

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attribu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attributed to Honda The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing bir...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari And Enamel Vase Cranes And Roosters Blue
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari And Enamel Vase Cranes And Roosters Blue

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari And Enamel Vase Cranes And Roosters Blue

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare large Japanese Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing cranes, hens, roosters and other birds made in the Ginbar...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases
Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, distinguished by their rare and monumental scale, each standing an impressive 25 inches tall.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Totai Vases Fish Swimming
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Totai Vases Fish Swimming

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Totai Vases Fish Swimming

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain vases. The wares are enameled with a polychrome design representing fish in the pond with flowers and plants made in the Cloisonn...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and

Located in Long Island City, NY

Circa: late 19th century High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and Crane Scenes Dimensions: H 6 in.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Vase with Archaistic Bird Handles, c 1920 to 1940s
Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Vase with Archaistic Bird Handles, c 1920 to 1940s

Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Vase with Archaistic Bird Handles, c 1920 to 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking Japanese cloisonné and bronze vase with original embroidered silk stand pad, crafted during the Taishō to early Shōwa era (circa 1920–1940s) and marked “Made in Japan” on ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912
A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912 Top quality piece, lid is missing.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C
Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th centu...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Copper Flower Posy Vases Art Deco 1940s
Pair of Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Copper Flower Posy Vases Art Deco 1940s

Pair of Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Copper Flower Posy Vases Art Deco 1940s

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A captivating matched pair of small Japanese cloisonné posy vases from the Art Deco period, each one a miniature showcase of the extraordinary craftsmanship that defines the finest w...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Magnificent Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants, Inaba Co.
Magnificent Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants, Inaba Co.

Magnificent Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants, Inaba Co.

By Inaba Cloisonne Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Magnificent Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants and Maple Leaves, Attributed to Inaba An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Mei...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Cloisonné and Bronze Vase, Signed BARBEDIENNE, in the Style of Édouard LIÈVRE
Cloisonné and Bronze Vase, Signed BARBEDIENNE, in the Style of Édouard LIÈVRE

Cloisonné and Bronze Vase, Signed BARBEDIENNE, in the Style of Édouard LIÈVRE

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The copper network of the cloisonné enamel features geometric patterns similar to certain Chinese vases from the Jiaqing period (1796–1820).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases
Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Each vase is enameled with polychrome images of sparrow birds in bamboo trees and blossoming sakura trees on the turquoise ground made in the Cloisonne technique.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

A High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Flying Eagle
A High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Flying Eagle

A High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Flying Eagle

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vase. Circa: early 20th century. The baluster form vase is enameled with a polychrome image of an eagle sitting on a tree made in the C...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

High Quality Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bird Vase
High Quality Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bird Vase

High Quality Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Bird Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vase. Circa: early 20th century. The vase is enameled with polychrome images of birds and Wisteria flowering plants made in the Cloison...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Blossoming Wisteria and Bi
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Blossoming Wisteria and Bi

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Blossoming Wisteria and Bi

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel vases. Circa: Late 19th century . The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of birds and Wisteria flowering plants made in...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed
Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide neck.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body with wide sloping shoulders is finely worked in silver wire and adorned with a polychrome des...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

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

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in
Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in

Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large high quality Japanese enamel over brass vases The sphere shaped vases are covered with polychrome enamel medallions depicting sparrows in blossoming flowers, and Phoe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions
A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions

A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese copper vases of flattened round shape with figurative rims.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of symmetrical antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a narrow fluted neck.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

Located in Long Island City, NY

Presenting a truly captivating and highly collectible pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Pink-Ground Vases, attributed to the renowned artist Hayashi Kodenji.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ducks Birds and Floral Turquoise Grounds Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ducks Birds and Floral Turquoise Grounds Vases

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ducks Birds and Floral Turquoise Grounds Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined pair of Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel cylinders decorated with detailed scenes of birds among spring flowers on rich turquoise grounds. Each piece is worked in ver...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise
Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise

Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of matching Japanese vases featuring the globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall slender neck with flaring rim, decorated in variously coloured cloisonne en...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Small Vintage Cloisonne Posy Vases, Japanese, Ceramic, Flower, Art Deco
Pair of Small Vintage Cloisonne Posy Vases, Japanese, Ceramic, Flower, Art Deco

Pair of Small Vintage Cloisonne Posy Vases, Japanese, Ceramic, Flower, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small vintage cloisonné posy vases. A Japanese, ceramic flower urn, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Vintage Cloisonne Posy Vases, Chinese, Flower, Baluster, Art Deco, 1940
Pair Of Vintage Cloisonne Posy Vases, Chinese, Flower, Baluster, Art Deco, 1940

Pair Of Vintage Cloisonne Posy Vases, Chinese, Flower, Baluster, Art Deco, 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage cloisonné posy vases. A Chinese, painted enamel flower baluster, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Pair of Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Attributed to The Ando Jubei Company
Fine Pair of Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Attributed to The Ando Jubei Company

Fine Pair of Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Attributed to The Ando Jubei Company

By Ando Jubei

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period, attributed to the Ando Jubei Company—among the most important and technically acco...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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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.