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Technique: Cloissoné
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This exceptionally detailed clock set consists of a mantel clock and a pair of accompanying vases, which are all crafted in ormolu and extensively decorated in vibrant cloisonné enam...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set
Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set

Rare 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon 3 Piece Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

Three antique Japanese Meiji period vases, distinguished by their flared necks and decorative designs. Two of the vases feature high-shouldered forms, while the third is of a globula...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots
Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots

Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese cloisoone enamel brush pots, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The exterior of both matched pieces is enameled with polychrome enamel blossoming flowers and butterf...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Goldstone Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase showcasing the body adorned with intricate cloisonne enamel work, displaying crane designs set against a goldstone background. The lon...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set
Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set

Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Comprising a central clock with two flanking vases, the case with central and side panels decorated with flowers and herons, the two vases similarly decorated. Height, width and dep...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Barrel Vase with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Barrel shape. Floral ornaments and central butterfly motif against the turquoise blue background. Late 19th Century...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed
Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Bamboo Tree Vases Attributed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide neck. Each ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a bird seated on a branch, b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonné Brass Vase
Chinese Cloisonné Brass Vase

Chinese Cloisonné Brass Vase

$354Sale Price / item|20% Off

Chinese Cloisonné Brass Vase

Located in Vienna, AT

Really beautiful brass vases.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass pot or box. The body of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of cranes, medallions with blossoming flowers and b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum
Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum

Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum

Located in New York, NY

A Gorgeous Pair of Antique Chinese 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Blue Ground Gu Form Vases. These vases feature a surface detailed with birds, plants, and cl...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bottle Vase Floral Decoration
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bottle Vase Floral Decoration

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bottle Vase Floral Decoration

Located in Epfach, DE

A beautiful cloisonné enamel vase, China, early 19th century, likely dating to the Jiaqing or Daoguang period, its production continuing the imperial cloisonné tradition established ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. Boasts a striking baluster shape adorned with phoenix birds, intricate foli...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blossoming Iris’s Vase
High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blossoming Iris’s Vase

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blossoming Iris’s Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. The vase has an urn shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Cloisonné and Opaline Box with Colored Flowers and Animals Pattern 20th Century
Cloisonné and Opaline Box with Colored Flowers and Animals Pattern 20th Century

Cloisonné and Opaline Box with Colored Flowers and Animals Pattern 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This Box is a opalaline and cloisonné Box. It has been made in czechoslovakia in the 20th Century. Brown Color. The decoration patterns are flowers and Ducks.

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20th Century Czech Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Kirin, Tiger, Dragon and Phoenix M

Located in Long Island City, NY

A superb pair of Japanese cloisonné vases from the Meiji period, each finely worked in silver wire and rising 12 inches high. The four-paneled design alternates between mythologica...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

1970s Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Sugar Basket
1970s Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Sugar Basket

1970s Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Sugar Basket

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Russian silver and polychrome cloisonné enamel sugar basket; an addition to our diverse silver teaware...

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20th Century Russian Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, 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

Pair of Vintage Baluster Form Vases, Oriental, Cloisonne, Posy Urn, Circa 1960
Pair of Vintage Baluster Form Vases, Oriental, Cloisonne, Posy Urn, Circa 1960

Pair of Vintage Baluster Form Vases, Oriental, Cloisonne, Posy Urn, Circa 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage baluster form vases. An Oriental, cloisonné posy urn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1960. Delightfully colourful examples, with an eye-catching de...

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1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Geometric Pattern In the Manner of Gotō
Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Geometric Pattern In the Manner of Gotō

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Geometric Pattern In the Manner of Gotō

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined pair of Japanese Meiji-period cloisonné enamel vases, worked in the manner of Gotō Seizaburō. Each cylindrical vase displays two shaped reserves set against a vivid turquoi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases
Pair Of High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Pair Of High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful pair of high quality antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vases, 1868 to 1912. Both are of a baluster form with elegant narro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom
A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Depicting Pigeons on a Cherry Blossom Tree Attributed to Shippo Kasha/ Namikawa Sōsuke Based of the Drawing By Watanabe Seitei Seitei Kacho ...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro Jar Gold Wire
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro Jar Gold Wire

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro Jar Gold Wire

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period lidded jar decorated with cloisonne enamel flowering shrub patterns. The jar of rounded bulbous shape stands on a narrow round foot with a raised na...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Gourd Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare large Japanese, late Meiji era, double gourd enamel vases. Each ware is enameled with polychrome bands and panels with dragon, flora...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase
Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase

Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a cloisonné foil metal vase depicting a continuous scenes around it of three large white cranes, a volcano and some green leaves in a turquoise background. Under the base the...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At
Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases Silver wire high quality A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meij...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vases
Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vases

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Early Meiji period cloisonne enamel vases attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki. Each vase is adorned with intricate floral designs, showcasing the meticulous ar...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique 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

Pair of Monumental Late Qing Chinese Cloisonné Cabbage-Form Covered Boxes
Pair of Monumental Late Qing Chinese Cloisonné Cabbage-Form Covered Boxes

Pair of Monumental Late Qing Chinese Cloisonné Cabbage-Form Covered Boxes

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An extraordinary pair of large-scale Chinese cloisonné enamel covered boxes, dating to the late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, each modeled as an exuberant head of cabbage and meas...

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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Art Deco Period Champlevé Bird Ashtray or Sculpture
Art Deco Period Champlevé Bird Ashtray or Sculpture

Art Deco Period Champlevé Bird Ashtray or Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Chinese Art Deco period champlevé enamel and bronze bird ashtray or sculpture, circa 1920s-1930s, China. Dimensions: 2.63" Depth x 3.25" Width...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Vase W Handles
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Vase W Handles

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Vase W Handles

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese enamel on porcelain vase. The vase has a baluster shaped body with a fluted mouth, adorned with a polychrome design representing medallions with blossoming flowers and bir...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase with Colors Butterflies, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase with Colors Butterflies, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase with Colors Butterflies, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely vase Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (18...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Yellow Ground Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Motif
Pair of Japanese Yellow Ground Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Motif

Pair of Japanese Yellow Ground Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Motif

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of Japanese enamel vases featuring a luminous yellow ground and finely rendered chrysanthemum blossoms in soft pink and ivory tones, accented by naturalistic green fo...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare Antique Pair of Engraved Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan, 19th Century
Rare Antique Pair of Engraved Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan, 19th Century

Rare Antique Pair of Engraved Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Pair of Engraved Japanese Bronze Vases Japan Rare. Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Condition: Condit...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Ginbari Perfume Vase in Cloisonné Enamel, 1920s
Japanese Ginbari Perfume Vase in Cloisonné Enamel, 1920s

Japanese Ginbari Perfume Vase in Cloisonné Enamel, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stunning example of a Japanese foiled cloisonne miniature brass perfume bottle or incense vase hand-painted with decorative flowers. The shimmer from ...

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20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of matching Japanese cast metal and cloisonne enamel vases richly decorated with polychrome floral ornaments on a black ground. Unmarked. Dated circa the late 19th century, Me...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The box of cylindrical form and w...

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern resting on ball feet. This decorative box was most likely a cigarette box or trinket bo...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass vase. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions with a Phoenix bird and a dragon surrounded by floral, and f...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Amphora Shaped Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a short wide neck. Each ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Mount Fuji Vase
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Mount Fuji Vase

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Mount Fuji Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period goldstone vase, attributed to Honda Yasaburo, an artist active from the 1870s to 1910. The vase features two intricately detailed plaques on its body...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in
Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in

Large Pair of High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Vases Sparrows in

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large high quality Japanese enamel over brass vases The sphere shaped vases are covered with polychrome enamel medallions depicting sparrows in blossoming flowers, and Phoe...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, 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

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Red Cloisonné Zodiac Vases, with Stands
Pair of Chinese Red Cloisonné Zodiac Vases, with Stands

Pair of Chinese Red Cloisonné Zodiac Vases, with Stands

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese red cloisonné zodiac vases, with stands, each one with gilt brass phoenix bird ring handles, with 'cracked ice' and floating animal medalli...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with intricate foliate and floral patterns, complemented by delicat...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

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.