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Technique: Cloissoné
Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases
Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases

Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of two Japanese vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Two high quality antique vases of an ovoid form tapering to the bottom and bearing a long neck tapering to the upper rim. The ex...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in London, GB

These cloisonné enamel vases are wonderful pieces of Chinese decorative art. They were crafted in the last decade of the Qing dynasty, which lasted from 1644 to 1911. The vases a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases.
Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases.

Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique 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

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

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

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The attractive Japanese cloisonne box features a striking textured red ginbari...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover
Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover

Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese covered silvered and enamel kogo or box for incense. The box is enameled with polychrome images of grape vines with berries made in the Plique a Jour technique on burgundy...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Vintage Chinese Hand-crafted Cloisonne Vases - a Pair
Vintage Chinese Hand-crafted Cloisonne Vases - a Pair

Vintage Chinese Hand-crafted Cloisonne Vases - a Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a pair of vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel brass vases. The vases feature intricate floral designs of large purple flowers and leaves on a white background with a brown clou...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

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

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 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

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in London, GB

This stunning Meiji period vase is a wonderful example of the quality of craftsmanship during the late 19th century Japanese Meiji period. The Meiji era was famed for being the perio...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases
Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of exceptional antique (late 19th century) French gilt bronze vases in the Chinoiserie style with fine cloisonne enamel designs of flowers on a geometric ground with stylized li...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, 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

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

Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Floral Motifs
Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Floral Motifs

Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

This pair of Chinese cloisonné vases, dating to the mid-20th century, is richly decorated with an intricate floral design in warm, reddish-brown tones. Each vase is crafted in the tr...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

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 Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of wisteria b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique 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

Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tear Drop Vase (Short) Verde Color Grass Design Cloisonné Glass Enamel Copper Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. The cloisonné technique is an enameling on metal t...

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2010s Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Blue Flower Vase with Copper/ Cloissoné, 1950s
Antique Japanese Blue Flower Vase with Copper/ Cloissoné, 1950s

Antique Japanese Blue Flower Vase with Copper/ Cloissoné, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a blue flower vase made in Japan around 1950 in Showa era. It is designed some flowers and butterflies. This style made with copper is cal...

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1950s Japanese Vintage Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era covered enamel brass kogo or box for incense. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The box is enameled with polychrome floral and foliage pat...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Cloisonne and Enameled Filligree Peacock Sculpture
Cloisonne and Enameled Filligree Peacock Sculpture

Cloisonne and Enameled Filligree Peacock Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This peacock is made of cloisonne with colored enameling. It's has a brass frame and it rest on a jade base.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Brass

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

Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda
Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda

Extra Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase Gonda

Located in Long Island City, NY

An extra large antique, late Meiji era, Japanese copper and enamel vase by Gonda Hirosuke, Japanese, 1865 to 1937. A sphere shaped body is covered with ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Chinese Pink background Cloisonné "Hundred Antiques" Pattern vase & Stand
Chinese Pink background Cloisonné "Hundred Antiques" Pattern vase & Stand

Chinese Pink background Cloisonné "Hundred Antiques" Pattern vase & Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th century Chinese export Pink background Cloisonné "Hundred Antiques" Pattern vase & carved hardwood Stand Indulge in the allure of Chinese craftsmanship with this exquisite 2...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Cloisonné Lided Urn Bowls
Monumental Pair of Cloisonné Lided Urn Bowls

Monumental Pair of Cloisonné Lided Urn Bowls

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of monumental lidded bowls. 20” in diameter, 12” tall with the lid on, 18” once on the wood base. Decorated with flowers and birds on a black background.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Ginger Jar Butterflies and Phoenix Birds
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Ginger Jar Butterflies and Phoenix Birds

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Ginger Jar Butterflies and Phoenix Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era tripod and covered enamel gilt metal ginger jar. The jar is enameled with polychrome images of a Phoenix bird, butterflies and blossoming flowers and f...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

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

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Bronze

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a Pink base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to t...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl

Located in Pomona, CA

This Unique Chinese Antique Cloisonné Bowl is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper

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

Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase
Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase

Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase

Located in San Diego, CA

A spectacular massive Chinese cloisonne vase, circa early 1900s. The vase has a bulbous baluster form with lobed sides decorated with foliage and flowers amongst a black geometric pa...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Large Pair Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Blue White Birds Flowers Wood Stands
Large Pair Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Blue White Birds Flowers Wood Stands

Large Pair Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Blue White Birds Flowers Wood Stands

Located in London, GB

Large Pair Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Blue White Birds Flowers Wood Stands Chinese, 20th Century Height 120cm, diameter 50cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of vases ...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Cloisonné Vase w/Birds & Fish, Circa 1900
Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Cloisonné Vase w/Birds & Fish, Circa 1900

Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Cloisonné Vase w/Birds & Fish, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Art Nouveau Decorative Vase with Birds & Fish, Ca. 1900 Cloisonné Late Meiji Period Circa 1900 DIMENSIONS Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm) Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm) ABOUT A fi...

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1890s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Green Double Handle Vase with Au
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Green Double Handle Vase with Au

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Green Double Handle Vase with Au

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, Squat round shape, long neck and decorative side handles. Green body with red and y...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase
Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase

Japanese Plique-a-Jour Cloisonne Vase

Located in Brisbane, QLD

This plique-a-jour cloisonne vase is an exceptional example of Japanese craftsmanship from the tail end of the Meiji period (1868-1912). The most ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Trim
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Trim

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vase with Brass Trim

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table, shelf, or buffet with this vibrant cloisonné enamel vase, crafted in China circa 1980. The elegant baluster form is richly decorated with blooming lotus flowers and...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho
Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality symmetrical Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome pan...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Goldstone Enamel Censer Koro with Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, lidded and footed enamel over brass censer koro or jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form jar is enameled with meda...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Scrolls

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Chinese cloisonne vase decorated with multicolored lotus and foliate scrolls on a white enamel ground, bordered by geometric bands. Richly detailed and elegant. Culture/Perio...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company
Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company

Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company

By Ando Jubei

Located in Newark, England

Art Deco From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company. The Cloisonne Enamel Vase of globular form decorated in a m...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Silver, Enamel

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.