Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Lidded Kamcheng SE Asia market B
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very colorful in the taste of South East Asia, Bencharong porcelain style, 18th-19th century. Condition: ? Overall condition; very good condition, only some ware consistent to ag...
Bronze
A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century Description: A square censer supported by four feet and topped with two "rope" style vertical handles. ...
Bronze
Chinese Turquoise Cloisonne Trinket Box, Republic Period, c 1920, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Chinese turquoise cloisonne trinket box with images of the Hundred Antiques, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The rectangular box decorated with a field of quatrefoils o...
Copper, Enamel
Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark & period, 1736-1795, tests as 16k gold.
Gold, Enamel
Chinese Cloisonne Box with Carved Jade Inset Medallion
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1900 Chinese box decorated with green, blue, red and yellow floral design set against a white background. The top with a carved white jade floral medallion. The apple green ena...
Jade, Brass
Small Chinese Cloisonne and Hardstone Trinket Box, Republic Period, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely small Chinese export cloisonne trinket box with a carved hardstone roundel, Early Republic Period circa 1915, China. The small cloisonne box set on four short bun feet, and...
Stone, Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bottle Vase Floral Decoration
Located in Epfach, DE
The wirework defining each petal and leaf is fine and closely set, characteristic of good quality Qing-period workshop production. Cloisonné enamelware of this kind was produced for ...
Enamel
A Fantastic Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Ground Cloisonné Dragon Vases
Located in New York, NY
The overall use of vibrant enamels, combined with the precise cloison patterns and recurring dragon iconography, is consistent with Qing dynasty imperial decorative themes, particula...
Bronze
Small Vase with Flowers on Blue Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era '1868-1912'
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can be found here; Condition Some usage signs, all pictured. Size 183mm high Per...
Porcelain
A Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century Description: A square-shaped vessel decorated with floral motifs, including red and yellow flowers agains...
Bronze
Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Meiji Era '1868-1912' Dragons
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Each vase worked in gilt and wire of varying gauge with a mirrored design. Condition Vase one with some missing enamel/glaze spo...
Porcelain
A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene
Located in New York, NY
An Extremely Rare Pair of Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters with Landscape Scene. These vessels are formed in deep bowl shapes with recessed, gilt-lined rims and short, slight...
Bronze
Chinese Cloisonne Vase Bronze or Copper Butterfly Republic, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An interesting an nicely made Vase . Lovely decoration. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Type: Vase Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century China Dynasty Period...
Bronze
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...
Bronze
Chinese Cloisonne Phoenix Head Tea or Wine Pot, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and unusual Chinese cloisonne enamel copper wine or tea pot in the form of a phoenix, late Republic Period, or post Republic, mid 20th century, China. The wine pot in t...
Copper, Enamel
Pair Of Japanes Cloisonne Gilt Bronze Dragon Incense Burners, E 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
This magnificent pair of 20th-century Japanese-made, Chinese archaistic style, gilt cloisonné bronze incense burners is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the period. E...
Bronze
Chinese Cloisonne Double Peach Box, Republic Period, early 20th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Chinese turquoise ground cloisonne "double peach" box and cover with shaped hardwood stand, Republic Period (1911 to 1949), early 20th century, China. The box formed as a p...
Copper, Enamel
Large Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Scalloped Rim Bowl, circa 1950's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and attractive vintage Chinese white ground cloisonne scalloped rimmed bowl, mid 20th century, circa 1950's, China. The large vintage cloisonne bowl of generous proportions,...
Copper, Enamel
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Winged Horses on the Original Fitted Wood Base
Located in Norton, MA
An old top quality and design of a Chinese bronze cloisonne enamel winged horses standing on the fitted wood base.
Copper
1880's Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Censer, Ducks on the Fitted Wood Base
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese bronze cloisonne enamel censer in a form of ducks sitting on the fitted wood base. It's been carefully designed in every detail.
Copper
Small cloisonné tray with two boxes. Opium set. China, 19th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : Traditional Chinese Cloisonné Asian Decorative Arts Late Qing Dynasty Orientalist 19th Century Main Characteristics : Set comprising a tray and two cylindrical boxes Cloison...
Brass, Enamel
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bottle Vase attributed to Lao Tian Li
Located in Newark, England
The decoration is arranged in tightly controlled bands around the body, creating a balanced surface typical of late Qing and early Republic period cloisonné wares produced for the do...
Metal, Enamel
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, China, circa 1890
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large antique Chinese late 19th century Qing dynasty Cloisonné, Champlevé enameled bronze vase, circa 1890.
Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cobalt Porcelain Vase w/ High Relief White Dragon, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
The culture & art in the Qing period is famous for: Porcelain (especially blue-and-white and famille-rose) Intricate jade carvings Court paintings Lacquerware and cloisonné Qing ...
Porcelain
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Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Floral Motifs and Hummingbirds 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
La tecnica arrivò in Cina (conosciuta come Jingtai Lan, o "Blu Jingtai") intorno alla dinastia Yuan (1271-1368) e raggiunse il suo apice durante le dinastie Ming (1368-1644) e Qing (...
Copper
The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.
Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”
While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.
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