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Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Japanese cloisonné akasuke (pigeon blood) style vase decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.  

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Japanese cloisonné akasuke (pigeon blood) style vase decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.  

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Japanese cloisonné vase with a green background decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.

Category

Vintage 1920s Vases

Materials

Glass

Japanese Cloisonne Lobed Vases, Pair
Japanese Cloisonne Lobed Vases, Pair

Japanese Cloisonne Lobed Vases, Pair

$850Sale Price / set|29% Off

Japanese Cloisonne Lobed Vases, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Lobed Vases, decorated with flowers and butterflies on black grounds 7.25" H x 3" Diameter.

Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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

Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Measures 5" in width, 5" in depth and 8" in height.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase 19th Century
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase 19th Century

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Japanese Cloisonne enamel vase 19th century Measures: Height 8.5 in. (21.59 cm.), Width 3.62 in. (9.20 cm.).

Category

Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné' Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonné' Vases

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné' Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare pair of 19th century Japanese shaped cloisonné' yellow vases. If you're eyeing a pair of Japanese cloisonné vases, you're stepping into a world of exquisite craftsmanship and vi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Footed Tray
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Footed Tray

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Footed Tray

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Footed Tray A delicate technic and patient skill creating a Duck in the center and floral with leaves.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Footed Sensor C1920
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Footed Sensor C1920

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Footed Sensor C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Footed Sensor C1920 Measures - 4.5"h x 4.25"diam A finely crafted antique Japanese cloisonné censer from circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Miniature Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases
Miniature Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Miniature Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Located in Ipswich, GB

Offered for sale is this miniature pair of antique Japanese cloisonne vases of good quality with wonderful cloisonné decoration in classical vase form.

Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger
Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Charger

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Lovely large Japanese cloisonné enamel charger Meiji Period (1868-1912).

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Copper

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases, 19th Century
A Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases, 19th Century

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases, 19th Century With enameled flowers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Dragon & Floral Pattern c1920
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Dragon & Floral Pattern c1920

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Dragon & Floral Pattern c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger With Dragon & Floral Pattern C1920. 2" x 14 1/8" x 14 1/8".

Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair late 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne lamps
Pair late 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne lamps

Pair late 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné enamel vases / lamps each with gilded ormolu collars and pierced stands.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Scalloped Edge Charger with Geometric Floral Design
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Scalloped Edge Charger with Geometric Floral Design

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Scalloped Edge Charger with Geometric Floral Design

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Scalloped Edge Charger with Geometric Floral Pattern C1920. 2 1/4" x 14 3/8" x 14 3/8".

Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cabinet Vase with Wisteria
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cabinet Vase with Wisteria

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cabinet Vase with Wisteria

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Japanese cloisonne enamel cabinet vase. With polychrome enamel on a brass base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Vase and Cover, Meiji Period
Japanese Cloisonne Vase and Cover, Meiji Period

Japanese Cloisonne Vase and Cover, Meiji Period

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Japanese Cloisonne vase and cover, Meiji period finely decorated in silver and copper wire and a variety of coloured enamels with six panels, the body and cover with bands of lapp...

Category

20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Antique 2 Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Vases, Signed
Antique 2 Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Vases, Signed

Antique 2 Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Vases, Signed

Located in Norton, MA

Quality work, Antique 2 Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Vases, Signed opm one vase.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Plates
Superb Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Plates

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Plates

Located in Ipswich, GB

These are a superb quality pair of early 20th Century antique Japanese cloisonné plates, which have wonderful light blue colour background with pink, green, red and grey coloured flo...

Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Marsh Scene & Heron c1920
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Marsh Scene & Heron c1920

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Marsh Scene & Heron c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Marsh Scene & Heron c1920. 2" x 14 1/8" x 14 1/8".

Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Vase by Ando, Mid Showa Period
Japanese Cloisonné Vase by Ando, Mid Showa Period

Japanese Cloisonné Vase by Ando, Mid Showa Period

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Literature: See Gregory Irvine, Japanese Cloisonne, V&A, 2006, page 97 for a similar example in the Victoria and Albert Collection.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Vases

Materials

Metal

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp with Brass Base, Early 20th Century
Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp with Brass Base, Early 20th Century

Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp with Brass Base, Early 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, with blue, red and green enamel inlay on a brass base.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Koro Jar
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Koro Jar

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Koro Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded koro jar from the Meiji period standing on a foot and featuring traditional ornamentations to the center with two outer rims and stylized ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box Floral Butterfly Design
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box Floral Butterfly Design

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box Floral Butterfly Design

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely decorated Japanese cloisonné enamel trinket box featuring an intricate floral and butterfly composition set against a dense scrolling ground.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cabinet Vase with Geisha & Flowers
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cabinet Vase with Geisha & Flowers

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cabinet Vase with Geisha & Flowers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Japanese cloisonne enamel cabinet vase. In brass with cloisonne enamel throughout.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Japanese cloisonné vase of a rooster and a hen
A Japanese cloisonné vase of a rooster and a hen

A Japanese cloisonné vase of a rooster and a hen

Located in Milano, IT

A Japanese cloisonné vase with a rooster and a hen set against a dark blue ground, decorated with polychrome enamels within a flowering meadow.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Polychrome Enamel

Located in Kastrup, DK

Japanese cloisonné vase from the Meiji period. Brass body decorated with polychrome enamel in blue, green, white and iron red on a turquoise ground.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Flower Bowl
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Flower Bowl

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Flower Bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel bowl crafted during the Meiji period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Bronze & Wood, Circa 1910
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Bronze & Wood, Circa 1910

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Bronze & Wood, Circa 1910

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, circa 1910, with blue, wine white and turquoise color enamel inlay on bronze vase, mounted on a round hand carved wood base with a secondary gold col...

Category

20th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Circa 1880-1910 Japanese Cloisonne Vase
Circa 1880-1910 Japanese Cloisonne Vase

Circa 1880-1910 Japanese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880-1910 Japanese cloisonne vase. Fine, elegant example. Silver mounted & silver wire.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A superb antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Pair by Ota Hyozo, Meiji Period
Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Pair by Ota Hyozo, Meiji Period

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Pair by Ota Hyozo, Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

Suitable for collectors of Japanese cloisonné enamel or broader Japanese decorative arts, they also serve as highly decorative pieces with exceptional visual appeal.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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.

Category

Antique Late 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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Kyoto School
Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Kyoto School

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Kyoto School

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese cloisonne enameled brass vases. They feature a narrow neck, rounded body, and are decorated with an intricate pattern of floral designs in various colors, and gilt...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Pigeon Blood Enamel Vase Big
Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Pigeon Blood Enamel Vase Big

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Pigeon Blood Enamel Vase Big

By Ando Jubei

Located in San Diego, CA

Fine antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari pigeon blood enamel vase.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set

Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Speckled Blue Ground Butterflies Floral Motifs
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Speckled Blue Ground Butterflies Floral Motifs

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Speckled Blue Ground Butterflies Floral Motifs

Located in Long Island City, NY

Elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel vase measuring 9½ inches tall, featuring a deep speckled blue ground with a flowing ribbon design in rich red, turquoise, and cream.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Plate with Butterflies
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Plate with Butterflies

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Plate with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel brass plate. The central part depicts an elegant motif with butterflies flying on a goldstone ground.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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

An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms
An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms

An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, Attributed to Hayashi, Meiji Period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Oval Frame with Chrysanthemums, Manner of Hayashi
Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Oval Frame with Chrysanthemums, Manner of Hayashi

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Oval Frame with Chrysanthemums, Manner of Hayashi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare Japanese Cloisonné Oval Frame with Birds & Chrysanthemums, in the Manner of Hayashi An exceptionally rare Japanese cloisonné enamel picture frame of oval form, worked in the m...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Picture Frames

Materials

Enamel

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

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Red Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Red Vase An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Black Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Black Vase An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Totai Covered Enamel Porcelain Jar
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Totai Covered Enamel Porcelain Jar

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Totai Covered Enamel Porcelain Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom
A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom Tree Attributed to Shippo Kasha/ Namikawa Sōsuke Based of the Drawing By Watanabe Seitei Seitei Kacho ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Jar with Paulownia Flowers
Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Jar with Paulownia Flowers

Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Jar with Paulownia Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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Japanese Cloisonne For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese cloisonne available at 1stDibs. A Japanese cloisonne — often made from metal, enamel and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Japanese cloisonne you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese cloisonne, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese cloisonne that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ando Jubei, Tamura and Hayashi Kodenji Studio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Cloisonne?

Prices for a Japanese cloisonne can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $106,426, while the average can fetch as much as $1,808.
Questions About Japanese Cloisonne
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 8, 2024
    What a cloisonné piece is worth will depend on what type of piece it is, its condition, rarity and more. 

    Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in which thin wires of fine silver or gold are used to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif. When it comes to jewelry design and other disciplines, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire

    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. With respect to Ming-era cloisonné objects and furnishings, an elaborately decorated item featuring lots of vibrant colors and details is likely to be more valuable at auction than its minimally adorned counterpart (the same goes for Victorian cloisonné objects). Chinese cloisonné vases created during the Ming and Qing eras represent a golden age of Chinese furniture design. 

    Chinese cloisonné objects were frequently imported to Japan, where the technique wasn’t adopted until the 1800s. Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions during the Meiji era, and today, Meiji-era cloisonné vases or incense burners in good condition are of great interest to collectors. 

    Find antique and vintage cloisonné objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese cloisonné is a method of enamel decoration where small, fine wires delineate the decorative areas where the enamel color is applied. The wires prevent paint from running during the firing and polishing process. You’ll find a selection of authenticated Japanese cloisonné wares on 1stDibs.