Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Porcelain Enamel Figural Crane and Deer Vase - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Porcelain Enamel Figural Crane and Deer Vase - a Pair.
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases
Brass
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Porcelain Enamel Figural Crane and Deer Vase - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Porcelain Enamel Figural Crane and Deer Vase - a Pair.
Brass
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 ...
Multi-gemstone, Brass
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.
Silver, Enamel
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...
Copper, Enamel
$7,107Sale Price / set|35% Off
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...
Metal, Copper
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.
Enamel
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...
Copper, Enamel
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 ...
Enamel
Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonné Floor Vases With Phoenix And Chrysanthemum Motif
Located in Norwood, NJ
Striking pair of large Chinese cloisonné floor vases, each resting on a fitted carved wooden base.
Enamel
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...
Copper, Enamel
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...
Copper, Enamel
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...
Copper, Enamel
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.
Metal
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...
Bronze
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.
Metal
Old or Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginbari Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese enamel vase. With wired cloisonne flowers against a red ginbari ground.
Enamel
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.
Enamel
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.
Copper, Enamel
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...
Copper, Enamel
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.
Copper, Enamel
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji Period.
Enamel
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...
Enamel
$4,750Sale Price / set|50% Off
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...
Enamel
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...
Enamel, Copper
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.
Enamel
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...
Porcelain
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.
Enamel, Brass
$730Sale Price|23% Off
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 ...
Bronze
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.
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Vase with Butterflies Attr Honda Yo
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji period.
Copper, Enamel
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...
Bronze
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...
Copper, Enamel
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...
Copper, Enamel
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).
Bronze, Enamel
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.
Enamel
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...
Enamel, Brass
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...
Enamel, Brass
Vase with Wisteria Flowers & Bird on Dark Red Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality pair of vases with Wisteria And bird design. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century.
Bronze
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...
Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare antique Japanese cloisonné enamel silver mounted and silver wire vase Late Meiji period circa 1895 .
Enamel
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.
Enamel
$6,000Sale Price|50% Off
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.
Copper, Enamel
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...
Enamel, Brass
Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous Pair of Antique Chinese 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Blue Ground Gu Form Vases.
Bronze
$750Sale Price|50% Off
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.
Bronze
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.
Enamel
Set of 6 Chinese Manufacturing Process Colorfull Vase CLoisonne Enamel, 20th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very interesting set of 6 vases in a box where the manufacturing process of making such a vase is displayed.
Bronze
$6,300Sale Price / set|30% Off
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...
Brass, Enamel
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.
Copper, Enamel
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.
Enamel
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.
Enamel, Brass
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.
Enamel
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...
Enamel
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...
Enamel
$576Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Ceramic
$1,024Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Ceramic
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...
Copper, Enamel
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.
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