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Antique French Gilt Brass Cloisonne Chinoiserie Champleve Jewelry Box Casket
Antique French Gilt Brass Cloisonne Chinoiserie Champleve Jewelry Box Casket

Antique French Gilt Brass Cloisonne Chinoiserie Champleve Jewelry Box Casket

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique 19th century French Chinoiserie gilt brass, Cloisonné and Champlevé jewelry box, with a rock crystal top, circa 1880. This exquisite box with a thick chamfered hinged...

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1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Enamel, Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Champlevé Enamel and Brass Hand Mirror
19th Century French Louis XV Champlevé Enamel and Brass Hand Mirror

19th Century French Louis XV Champlevé Enamel and Brass Hand Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a vanity, powder room, or dressing table with this elegant antique French hand mirror, crafted circa 1870 in the Louis XV taste. The ornate brass frame is richly embellished...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Birds And Flowers Attributed To Goto
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Birds And Flowers Attributed To Goto

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Birds And Flowers Attributed To Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880–1890, and is confidently attributed to the workshop of Gotō Seizaburō, one of the most technical...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vase. The amphora shaped vase is adorned with polychrome enamel images of birds, trees, blossoming flowers, and screen...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Chinese Cloisonné small Vase with flowers & bird, Circa 1920
Chinese Cloisonné small Vase with flowers & bird, Circa 1920

Chinese Cloisonné small Vase with flowers & bird, Circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative small cloisonné vase, made in China and dating to the first quarter of the 20th Century. The vase has a good globular baluster shape. It has been well mad...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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 Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel metal brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome images representing fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars
Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars

Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese cloisonné enamel lidded ginger jars. These jars are crafted using the cloisonné technique, which involves creating compartments (cloison...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds
Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds

Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel copper vases. The urn shaped vases are adorned with polychrome images of birds in blossoming flowers against a bright turquoi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Birds Butterflies and Insects

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exceptionally detailed Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to 1890, and stands approximately 10 inches high. The surface is organized around vib...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Hawks, Cranes, Scenes
Antique Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Hawks, Cranes, Scenes

Antique Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Hawks, Cranes, Scenes

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period facet cloisonne vases, featuring captivating bird motifs. Their substantial size and ribbed design make them standout pieces. Adorned with int...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

20th Century Chinese Hardstone Flowering Tree in a Cloisonné Planter
20th Century Chinese Hardstone Flowering Tree in a Cloisonné Planter

20th Century Chinese Hardstone Flowering Tree in a Cloisonné Planter

Located in London, GB

20th century Chinese hardstone flowering tree in a cloisonné planter Chinese, 20th century Height 42cm, width 33cm, depth 31cm This exquisite 20th-century Chinese hardstone tree is ...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality late 19th century Japanese bud vase featuring a globular body and a tall, everted neck. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

6 Chinese Brass Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vases Brush Bowls Ashtray Dishes
6 Chinese Brass Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vases Brush Bowls Ashtray Dishes

6 Chinese Brass Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vases Brush Bowls Ashtray Dishes

Located in Dayton, OH

Six vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel vases, bowls / ashtrays, and vases featuring a variety of style and patterns, including cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, peonies, and birds. Eac...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vase is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand cr...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Rare Totai Shippo Pair Large Japanese Cloisonne On Porcelain Enamel Vases
Rare Totai Shippo Pair Large Japanese Cloisonne On Porcelain Enamel Vases

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...

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20th Century Japanese Ming Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar
Large Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

Large Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. The ware is enamelled with polychrome floral and foliage ornaments made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of the wa...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique 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

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 manner of Hayashi Kodenji, dating to the Meiji period. The frame is decorated on a rich black enamel ground with finely executed silver wire chrysanthemums, accompanied by smaller red and purple blossoms at the base, each flower shaded with naturalistic enamels of the highest quality. The interior holds an original Japanese watercolor of three swallows in flight, gracefully rendered in delicate tones of blue, white, and yellow. The watercolor is unsigned and can be replaced at the purchaser’s discretion with a family photograph or another image, though the original work adds to the object’s rarity and charm. Frames of this type are among the rarest forms in Japanese cloisonné production, most surviving examples being vases, dishes, or boxes. The level of detail in the wirework here—the meticulous use of silver wire for the chrysanthemums and the naturalistic rendering of foliage—demonstrates the refined artistry associated with the finest cloisonné masters of the period. This piece is in excellent condition with a small hair line in the black ground see photo. Cloisonné picture frames...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases
Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases

Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th Century bronze cloisonné vases. These baluster form vessels feature an enameled body with all-over polychrome foliage motifs on a turquoise ground, with two dragon handl...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Bronze

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Cranes, Ducks and Blossoms, Meiji Era
Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Cranes, Ducks and Blossoms, Meiji Era

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Cranes, Ducks and Blossoms, Meiji Era

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enameled vase with a slender, curved body and a flared neck. The vase is decorated with medallions depicting nature scenes, including birds perched amon...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases
Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

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. Executed...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase
Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase

Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare large antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a long narrow neck with a fluted mouth. The exterior of the vase is enamele...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, attributed to Hayashi Elongated baluster shape. Intricate cherry blossom and bird motif aga...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

A Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vases
A Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vases

A Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ormolu Bronze Mounted Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese decorative cloisonne enamel vases with a gilt bronze base and handles. Each has a rounded, baluster shape with a dark cobalt blue ground adorned with image...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

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. Each has curved handles on either...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonné Floor Vases With Phoenix And Chrysanthemum Motif
Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonné Floor Vases With Phoenix And Chrysanthemum Motif

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. Executed in richly saturated enamels on a deep red ground, the vases are finely dec...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese late Meiji period enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a wide neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds in bloss...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver-Gilt Kovsh
Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver-Gilt Kovsh

Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver-Gilt Kovsh

Located in London, GB

Known as a ‘kovsh’ (or kovsch), this item was designed to function as a small drinking vessel. Kovshes have been created in Russia for centuries, often from precious materials, such ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji
Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Silver Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Crane Vase Signed Hayashi Kodenji An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1885. Classic...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

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

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Metal, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and Cloisonne enamel vase. The baluster shaped vase with octagonal black body is enameled with a polychrome design representing a flower composition made in...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Attributed To OTA Silver
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Attributed To OTA Silver

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Attributed To OTA Silver

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Hayashi school brass and enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body is finely worked in silver wire and adorned with a polychrome design represent...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

French Cloisonné Enamel & Ormolu mounted Covered Urn In The Chinoiserie Style
French Cloisonné Enamel & Ormolu mounted Covered Urn In The Chinoiserie Style

French Cloisonné Enamel & Ormolu mounted Covered Urn In The Chinoiserie Style

A late 19th century French Cloisonné enamel and ormolu mounted covered tureen, the richly decorated cloisonné enameling with floral and foliate motifs are executed in vibrant hues of...

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Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Fish Scale Midnight Blue Chinese Cloisonne Tobacco Box 1930's
Fish Scale Midnight Blue Chinese Cloisonne Tobacco Box 1930's

Fish Scale Midnight Blue Chinese Cloisonne Tobacco Box 1930's

Located in Mobile, AL

Monochrome Chinese Fish Scale cloisonne is long famed for it's high quality of craftsmanship and understated elegance. A staple of interior design...

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1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Antique Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Brush Pots
Antique Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Brush Pots

Antique Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Brush Pots

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel metal brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome images representing fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Copper

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. Ornamented with floral and foliat...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands

Located in London, GB

Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel Easter eggs on stands Russian, 20th Century Height 9.5cm, diameter 5cm The two silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs showcase Russi...

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20th Century Russian Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

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 polychrome images of blossoming flowers and plants and birds made in the Cloisonne technique on a black ground. The border of the base is decorated with a traditional Greek...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, black body with ginbari decor representing a chrysanthemum flo...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Cream Yellow with Roses 7.5"
Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Cream Yellow with Roses 7.5"

Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Cream Yellow with Roses 7.5"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A stunning large Ando Jubei (1876-1956) rose vase set against delicate cream yellow Musen-jippo background. In classic form with hand-finished silver metal rims. Soft pink contrastin...

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20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Handle Jar Attributed To OTA KICHISABURO

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese enamel footed incense burner, Ota Kichisaburo School, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The lobed body is adorned with a polychrome design representing panels with blos...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Eggs on Stands
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Eggs on Stands

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Eggs on Stands

Located in London, GB

Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs on stands Russian, 20th Century Height 12cm, diameter 4.5cm These stunning Russian eggs are crafted from silver gilt and dec...

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20th Century Russian Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry

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. The wares are enameled with a polychrome image of a p...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

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. The wares are enameled with a polychrome image of a p...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape with pronounced neck. White and green body...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vases
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vases

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vases

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine pair of early 20th century Chinese enamel cloisonné vases. The baluster form bodies are decorated with intricate foliate and vine patterns almost in an arabesque style design wi...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Copper, 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

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Enamel

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

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vase measuring 7 inches tall. The vase features cascading wisteria blossoms in shades of purple and lavender with delicate green leaves,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Chinese Cloisonné Vase on Bronze with Phoenixes,  19th Century Qing period
Chinese Cloisonné Vase on Bronze with Phoenixes,  19th Century Qing period

Chinese Cloisonné Vase on Bronze with Phoenixes, 19th Century Qing period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative Chinese cloisonné vase dating to the mid 19th Century, Qing period. The vase has a good baluster shape. It has been well made of a bronze alloy with rich ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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. 

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