What is cloisonné worth?

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.

What is Japanese cloisonné?

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.

Japanese Cloisonne

Enamel Cloisonne Art

Japanese Silver And Enamel

An exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel trinket box attributed to the celebrated Inaba workshop, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1895.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period

$4,000

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

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Pigeon Blood Enamel Vase Big

$500Sale Price|20% Off

$9,500

$1,800

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dark Blue Daisy & Butterfly Tall Urn Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dark Blue Daisy & Butterfly Tall Brass Urn Vase.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Japanese Cloisonne Vase Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 13 in Dm 7 in

Japanese Cloisonne Vase Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Japanese cloisonne vase fitted as an electric table lamp.

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Vase on Silver Stand

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Rare Red Japanese Cloisonné Vase

Located in SOMIS, CA

The cloisonné work is understated yet brilliant, a clear example by a master artist and craftsman.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company

Unavailable

H 13.25 in Dm 8 in

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company

By Ando Jubei

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this stunning early 20thc Meiji/Taisho period , circa 1920’s Cloisonné enamel vase by the highly regarded An...

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Wire

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki

Unavailable

H 4.5 in Dm 1.88 in

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Meiji Period (1868-1912) cloisonne enamel vase manufactured by the Imperial artist Namikaw...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Wire

20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Wire

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bottle Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927)

Unavailable

H 3.75 in Dm 2 in

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bottle Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927)

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most exquisite Meiji Period 1868-1912, cloisonne enamel bottle vase manufactured by the most highly rev...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

A Large probably Japanese Cloisonné Charger from Meiji Period

Unavailable

Dm 23.63 in

A Large probably Japanese Cloisonné Charger from Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

decorated to the centre with butterflies, the well with shaped panels of flowers reserved on a geometrical ground.

$15,000 / set

H 15.25 in Dm 15 in

Rare Totai Shippo Pair Large Japanese Cloisonne On Porcelain Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare symmetrical large antique Japanese, Ming era, Totai porcelain vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a fluted mouth. The exteriors of the wares are covered wi...

Category

20th Century Japanese Ming Vases

$12,430Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock

$8,833

H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in

Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

The contrast between rich blue enamel, in light and dark hues, and bright gilt bronze gives this carriage clock a sumptuous, luxurious feel. With a timeless design, the clock could b...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen

Unavailable|~~$5,600~~

H 84 in W 128 in D 1 in

Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large chinoiserie 8-panel Coromandel two-sided lacquered wood room divider screen. One scenic side with landscapes, buildings, and figures and boats. Other side painted black with go...

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

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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

What is cloisonné worth?
1 Answer
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.
What is Japanese cloisonné?
1 Answer
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.