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Technique: Cloissoné
Cloisonné Vase with Plum Blossoms Décor, Silver Plated, Japan, Meiji–Taishō Era
Cloisonné Vase with Plum Blossoms Décor, Silver Plated, Japan, Meiji–Taishō Era

Cloisonné Vase with Plum Blossoms Décor, Silver Plated, Japan, Meiji–Taishō Era

Located in Bochum, NRW

A Japanese cloisonné vase featuring a plum blossom motif in shades of pink and red, arranged across a cream-toned enamel ground. Each blossom outlined in fine gilt, while the silver...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Floral Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases on Wooden Plinths
Large Pair of Floral Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases on Wooden Plinths

Large Pair of Floral Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases on Wooden Plinths

Located in London, GB

Large pair of floral Chinese cloisonné enamel vases on wooden plinths Chinese, 20th Century Height 123cm, diameter 52cm This impressive pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases are de...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful baluster vase. Created in China circa 1980, the vase features floral motifs in the cloisonné technique (decorative work in which ename...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kinds of flowers and butterflies on a blue base. This piece is made by a talented artist, Ito Yusaburo. The bottom mark. Cloisonné ...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Iris's
A Pair of Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Iris's

A Pair of Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Iris's

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period,The vases have a rounded body, pronounced necks and bas...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba

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 . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Cobalt blue ground color. The obvers...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Birds
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Birds

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Birds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty pair of Chinese birds handcrafted in brass and decorated in cloisonne with floral and symbolic designs on an alluring blue background, featuring brass stylized tail feathers de...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Circa 1880s Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Small Brush Pots
Circa 1880s Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Small Brush Pots

Circa 1880s Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Small Brush Pots

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Chinese cloisonne small brush pots, circa 1880s. Aesthetic Movement brush or pen holders, later Qing dynasty. Strong floral designs - one with red background, the other with ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period

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,...

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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese cloisonné enamel vase w wave pattern
Large Chinese cloisonné enamel vase w wave pattern

Large Chinese cloisonné enamel vase w wave pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Chinese cloisonne enamel vase adorned with a blue, gray, and white geometric design. The vase has a narrow neck and a flared opening with a gilt interior. There are small cur...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel brush pot. Circa: 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome medallions with cranes in blossoming flow...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Early 19th Century Cloisonné Vase, China
Early 19th Century Cloisonné Vase, China

Early 19th Century Cloisonné Vase, China

Located in Epfach, DE

Beautiful cloisonné vase made in the beginning of the early 19th century in China.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in London, GB

Of ovoid form, with a narrow neck and outward flaring rim, on dark blue ground depicting wisteria blossoms in white and purple cascading from the shoulder with birds throughout and w...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Rare Shape Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled, 19thC Qing
Rare Shape Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled, 19thC Qing

Rare Shape Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled, 19thC Qing

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good example of a small rare shaped triangular Chinese snuff bottle, made from cloisonne´ with hand enamelled decoration depicting various floral designs and complete ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Lot of Four Chinese Cloisonne Vases & Teapot, 20th Century
Lot of Four Chinese Cloisonne Vases & Teapot, 20th Century

Lot of Four Chinese Cloisonne Vases & Teapot, 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Lot of four chinese cloisonne vases and teapot 20th century. From left: Baluster-shaped black ground vase with flowering prunus emerging from a rock, ruyi band around flaring ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Millefiori Covered Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne covered jar adorned with exquisite floral designs. This cloisonne jar showcases the mastery of Japanese artisa...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Round Cloisonne Covered Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period round cloisonne covered jar showcasing the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship of the era. This jar is adorned w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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. At the center, ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exquisite Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of cylindrical form, worked in the manner of Gotō Seizaburō, dating to the Meiji period. One side shows a finely rendered gourd hanging ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant
Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant

Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant on stand circa 1900. A real rare decorative piece. Profusely enamelled, modelled carrying a saddle and flaming finial.  I...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Carré Cloisonné on bronze
Carré Cloisonné on bronze

Carré Cloisonné on bronze

Located in Milano, IT

The “Carré Cloisonné” designed by Giovanna Ferrero Ventimiglia is a precious freestanding design object, where the finely hot enameled plate is set on a fine bronze support The 10 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase richly adorned with multicolor floral motifs within swirl and scale like patterns. Decorated with a few m...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji period vase attributed to Kyoto Shibata. Features vivid depictions of birds and floral motifs, showcasing the meticulous application of cloisonne ename...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in a turquoise shade. The vase is enameled with polychrome images of fish and blossoming sakura ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Silver Wire Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Eagle and Dragon over Wav
Antique Meiji Silver Wire Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Eagle and Dragon over Wav

Antique Meiji Silver Wire Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Eagle and Dragon over Wav

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Golden Age Period high quality silver wire Attributed to Hattori The vase is of an ovoid form tapering to the bottom and featuring a short everted...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome floral medallion with butterflies and berries, on the top of the cover, surrounded by floral, and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique. A hand painted image of a flower, under the cover. Dated, 01.12.08, and probably numbered, 6, on the bottom. Totai Shippo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period
Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period

Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Enamel Vase, likely from the Meiji period (1868–1912) or possibly the early Taisho period (1912–1926). The vase features a dynamic depiction of a Japanese...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase
High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, Cloisonné enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blos...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The globular shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Bluebells flowers on the light blue g...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Geometric Pattern Vases
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Geometric Pattern Vases

Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Geometric Pattern Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of symmetrical Japanese enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel floral, foliage, foliate scroll, and geometrical ornaments...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden
Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large symmetrical antique Japanese Meiji period enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome ima...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cylindrical Precious Object Vases
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cylindrical Precious Object Vases

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cylindrical Precious Object Vases

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional and stunning pair cylindrical Chinese cloisonné enamel sleeve vases dating from the early 20th century, probably late Qing. The tall pair of vases...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

White Chinese Cloisonné Vase
White Chinese Cloisonné Vase

White Chinese Cloisonné Vase

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice white with arabesque-style design Chinese cloisonné vase, circa 1960s. The vase is in very good condition with no dings or dents and measure 5...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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. The bowl is designed in the shape of a lotus flower, a revered symbol of purity and enlightenment in Japane...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Brush Pots With Bats
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Brush Pots With Bats

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Brush Pots With Bats

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Chinese brush pots. The cylindrical form pots are enameled with bat images made in the cloisonne technique on turquoise gr...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a sparrow bird...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan
Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A charming group of five Japanese cloisonné and ginbari foiled vases, Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan. The group consists of one vase with cloisonné chrysanthemum blossoms against bold and bright turquoise ginbari foil background, two similar vases of primarily black and burgundy cloisonné - one with a butterfly motif, the other with a floral motif, and two similar vases of primarily dark blue and green cloisonné, both with floral and butterfly motifs. Turquoise ginbari vase...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel, Foil, Wire

Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures
Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures

Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Empress Fu Dogs cloisonné. Each figure is shown seated on top of a mythical beast, one holding a flowering vase and one holding a ruyi scepter, decorated with brightly colore...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Bronze

Superb Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Superb Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Superb Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase

Located in London, by appointment only

A very fine a superb scale Japanese Cloisonné vase, the light blue ground with flowers and floral details. In perfect condition.

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of Chinese enamel vases with elephant head handles. Decorated with a cloisonné phoenix and flower motif. Cloisonné is an ancient technique u...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands

Located in London, GB

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands Chinese, 20th Century Vases: Height 78cm, diameter 36cm Bases: Height 15cm, diameter 38cm Overall: Height 93cm, diameter 38c...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946
Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946

Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946

Located in Portland, OR

An antique Greek pure silver & cloisonne case, circa 1910. Despite this case dating circa 1910 it has a later engraved legend to the base "Greek Army Day Athens, 15th May 1946", from...

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1910s Greek Edwardian Vintage Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe
Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe

Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare small Japanese, late Ming dynasty, silver wire white enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Silver

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers

Located in Houston, TX

A stunning pair of late 20th century life-size Chinese cloisonné tigers from the Baron Estate. In Chinese symbolism, these tigers represents the ma...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases of Birds Flying Over Cherry Blosso
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases of Birds Flying Over Cherry Blosso

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases of Birds Flying Over Cherry Blosso

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass vases attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa: 1900s. Unsigned. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of gold sparrows in blossoming flowers made in the Cloisonne technique. Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer. He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha. He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed
Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, 1868 to 1913. Miniature dark cobalt blue vase with a round body and long neck. The neck is decorated ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Totai Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Totai Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Totai Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel porcelain vase, characterized by its exquisite multi colored floral and foliage motifs on a green ground. The use of a vibrant color...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, cloisonne enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blos...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds
Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Birds and flowers motif ag...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan

Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...

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1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase
Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase

Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase

Located in London, GB

Chinese floral Islamic style cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase Chinese, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 13cm, diameter 13cm This beautiful bowl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Shop Cloisonné Vases, Boxes, Table Lamps and Other Enameled Objects 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, it is one of the most dynamic, and alluring, mediums in the world.

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 cloisonné vases, table lamps, decorative bowls and other objects for sale on 1stDibs.