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Technique: Cloissoné
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

Black & White Cloisonné Enamel Bronze Decorative Box - France 1970's
Black & White Cloisonné Enamel Bronze Decorative Box - France 1970's

Black & White Cloisonné Enamel Bronze Decorative Box - France 1970's

Located in New York, NY

In the style of Maria Pergay. Bi color, black and white enamel "cloisonné" decorative box made of bronze. The alloy carries a strong portion of copper which give the box a warm and ...

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1970s French Vintage Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, 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

Materials

Silver, 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 mountain scene decoration in vibrant yellow color resting on ball feet. This chinoiserie box is marked...

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1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

Lovely Antique Meiji Period 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 green base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases
Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases

Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this pair of magnificent Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots. It shows very detailed hand craft works of cloisonne art - a lot of Chinese traditional folks art like Buddhas flower...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper

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

Lovely Millefiori Antique 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

Materials

Bronze

Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Dragon Motif
Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Dragon Motif

Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Dragon Motif

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice mirrored pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with dragon motif, circa 1960s. The vases are in very good condition with no dings or dents and measure 5.25"D x 12"H. Striking bright white background and detail on this beautiful pair of vintage vases...

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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

24" Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Charger Wall Art Plate Asian Dragon Enamel
24" Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Charger Wall Art Plate Asian Dragon Enamel

24" Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Charger Wall Art Plate Asian Dragon Enamel

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Plate with scalloped edge and central design of multicolor dragon surrounded by rows of abstracted floral designs. Meiji period, late 19th, ea...

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1890s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemums and Butterfly
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemums and Butterfly

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemums and Butterfly

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a cloisonné ginger jar, a type of decorative enamelware. Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metal objects, where thin metal wires are soldered to a metal surfac...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper cats in a familiar stalking pose decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs over an alluring blue background.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique. Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dyna...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor
19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor

19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Chinese Archaic style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor With Associated later lacquer & bronze pagoda lid, resting on a gilt bronze Cloisonné elephant motif th...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Art Deco Chinese Cloisonné Incense Holders w/ Horses, Ca. 1920
A Pair of Art Deco Chinese Cloisonné Incense Holders w/ Horses, Ca. 1920

A Pair of Art Deco Chinese Cloisonné Incense Holders w/ Horses, Ca. 1920

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Art Deco Chinese Cloisonné Horses Incense Holders, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS (each) Height: 10.75 inches Length: 9 inches Depth: 5 inches

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1950s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ceramic and Cloissoné vase, China, early 20th Century.
Ceramic and Cloissoné vase, China, early 20th Century.

Ceramic and Cloissoné vase, China, early 20th Century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Ceramic and Cloissoné vase, China, early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Arita Vase Winter Landscape by Artist Fujii Shumei, 20th Century
Japanese Arita Vase Winter Landscape by Artist Fujii Shumei, 20th Century

Japanese Arita Vase Winter Landscape by Artist Fujii Shumei, 20th Century

By Fujii Shumei

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and rare piece with storage box. A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a winter landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii’s specialty is the technique of dra...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Cloisonné Over Porcelain Vases, Chinese
Pair of Cloisonné Over Porcelain Vases, Chinese

Pair of Cloisonné Over Porcelain Vases, Chinese

Located in El Monte, CA

A pair of large 20th century Chinese vases that are a stunning example of cloisonné over porcelain. A predominantly turquoise colored background with floral accents is featured throu...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Qing 19th Century Chinese Cloissone Vases, Vibrant Colored Enamels
Pair Qing 19th Century Chinese Cloissone Vases, Vibrant Colored Enamels

Pair Qing 19th Century Chinese Cloissone Vases, Vibrant Colored Enamels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A tall vibrant pair of cloissone vases of the Qing period, the last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912. Crafted with the fine metalwork they were known for and featuring lush botanic...

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1840s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Copper, Enamel

2 Cloisonné Bowls, Asia, Late 19th-early 20th Century
2 Cloisonné Bowls, Asia, Late 19th-early 20th Century

2 Cloisonné Bowls, Asia, Late 19th-early 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

2 cloisonné bowls decorated with multicolored flowers and leaves. The porcelain interior is decorated with blue and red flowers on a white background. Wear and tear, a chip and ...

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Late 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

Museum Quality Chinese Champleve Cloisonné Incense burner of monumental size standing on a wonderful carved hardwood base. Gilt brass with enamel decoration, reclining elephant with ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Elegant pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases
Elegant pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases

Elegant pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Elegant pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases, crafted in France circa 1900, Napoleon III These vases are finely hand-painted with detailed gallant scenes on the front and landscapes ...

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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Red Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Floral Red Vase An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, ca. 1870s. Sli...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, 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

Lovely Modern Porcelain Art Chinese porcelain PROC Vase 20th/21st century
Lovely Modern Porcelain Art Chinese porcelain PROC Vase 20th/21st century

Lovely Modern Porcelain Art Chinese porcelain PROC Vase 20th/21st century

By Fujii Shumei

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese Lobed lantern form vase. The matte porcelain sides painted with peach blossoms, the peaches themselves with a flambe glaze. Marks to the base and body. Country of origin: C...

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20th Century Chinese Showa Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Geisha Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome scene of a Geisha lady in a garden with blossoming flower...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

19c Bronze Cloisonne Dragon Vessels
19c Bronze Cloisonne Dragon Vessels

19c Bronze Cloisonne Dragon Vessels

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese export late 19th century cloisonne vessels. Vessels feature hand chased glass stylized floral patterns in Victorian era colors of red/...

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19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Bronze Cloisonné Vases Japan Champlevé, 19th Century
Pair of Bronze Cloisonné Vases Japan Champlevé, 19th Century

Pair of Bronze Cloisonné Vases Japan Champlevé, 19th Century

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Very nice decorative pair of cloisonné´ vases made in Japan in the late 19th century. Animal shaped handles and beautiful blue and red colors. On...

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1890s Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Located in New York, NY

This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home. In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depict...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf

19th Century Cloisonné Vase
19th Century Cloisonné Vase

19th Century Cloisonné Vase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century Cloisonné vase richly decorated with bright Oriental patterning, chrysanthemum flowers, and birds. Topped with a gold rim, and featuring a bright blue interior, two sides are flanked with golden lion...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century Art Déco Crystal Brass Cookie Jar/Bucket Container, France
Early 20th Century Art Déco Crystal Brass Cookie Jar/Bucket Container, France

Early 20th Century Art Déco Crystal Brass Cookie Jar/Bucket Container, France

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 20th century Art Déco crystal and brass cookie jar/bucket container with lid, France By: unknown Material: brass, copper, zinc, metal, glass, crystal, paint, enamel Technique:...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc, Enamel

Pair of Red Cloisonné and Metal Candlestick decorated with birds and flowers
Pair of Red Cloisonné and Metal Candlestick decorated with birds and flowers

Pair of Red Cloisonné and Metal Candlestick decorated with birds and flowers

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of vintage candlesticks probably produced between the 60s and 70s. We do not know whether it is a Chinoiserie, therefore candlesticks made in Europe but in an Oriental style, or whether it is a Chinese production, despite the uncertain origin, they remain splendid decorative elements. These candlesticks have a quadrangular base and candle holder in silver metal, polished by us with a specific product. The peculiarity is in the stems of these vintage candlesticks, made with the Cloisonné technique, an artistic enamel decoration that involves a design made of thin threads or strips or small metal partitions...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Mid Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Measures 5.5" in width, 5.5" in depth and 9" in height.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Bronze Watch Holder in Cloisonné and Bronze
19th Century Bronze Watch Holder in Cloisonné and Bronze

19th Century Bronze Watch Holder in Cloisonné and Bronze

Located in Marseille, FR

19th century watch holder in the form of a sedan chair in bronze from the end of the 19th century in cloisonné and bronze, dimension 18 cm in lengt...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Oriental Champleve cloisonne Dragons brass Bronze vase Elephant head handles
Oriental Champleve cloisonne Dragons brass Bronze vase Elephant head handles

Oriental Champleve cloisonne Dragons brass Bronze vase Elephant head handles

Located in Birmingham, AL

Vintage/ antique x large Oriental Champleve Cloisonne Dragons bronze vase with elephant head handles standing on a wooden base. It could be late 19th or early 20th century based on ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts
Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vases with French ormolu mounts Japanese and French, Late 19th Century Height 30.5cm, width 22cm, depth 17cm Virtually identical in design,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, 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

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Brass, Copper, Enamel

1920s French Louis XV Style 5 Candlelight Ornate Bronze Candelabra
1920s French Louis XV Style 5 Candlelight Ornate Bronze Candelabra

1920s French Louis XV Style 5 Candlelight Ornate Bronze Candelabra

By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th Century French Louis XV 5 Arms Ornate, Cast Bronze Candelabra. Louis XV style French brass candelabra with five candle cups and nice cast details. In good vintage conditio...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Horse Sculptures
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Horse Sculptures

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Horse Sculptures

Located in London, GB

Large pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel horse sculptures Chinese, Early 20th Century Horses: Height 159cm, width 185cm, depth 71cm Bases: Height 48cm, width 174cm, depth 69cm Both: ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn
Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn This Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn showcases the timeless artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Cloisonné Centerpiece, Japan, Late 19th Century
Cloisonné Centerpiece, Japan, Late 19th Century

Cloisonné Centerpiece, Japan, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Cloisonné centerpiece. Japan, late 19th century. Wood pedestal: 8 cm height. Centerpiece without wood pedestal: 30 cm height.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

A very fine 19th century French Cloissone 11and gilt bronze centerpiece
A very fine 19th century French Cloissone 11and gilt bronze centerpiece

A very fine 19th century French Cloissone 11and gilt bronze centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19th century French Orientalist period Cloissone and bronze centerpiece.

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Mid-19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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.