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Technique: Cloissoné
High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. with silver wire The unusual shaped vase has a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image o...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, 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 Vases

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Green Double Handle Vase with Au
Located in New York, 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 Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Rare Pair of Octagon Shaped Japanese Cloisonné Dragon and Flower Vases
Located in New York, 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 Vases

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Enamel

Gilt-Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Cloisonné Centerpiece, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt-bronze, onyx and enamel cloisonné centerpiece. France, Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Onyx, Enamel, Bronze

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This Chinese Antique Cloisonne Vase was hand made from gold copper with cloisonne. It has detailed cloisonne works of Peony, Magpie and floral a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Vases

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Metal, Copper

Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe
Located in New York, 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 Vases

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Silver, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vase with Garden Scene & Butterfly, Signed, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vase with Garden Scene & Butterfly, Signed, 20thC; "Kuo's China Cloisson" . Measures- 10.25"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D. . A beautifully crafted Chinese cloison...
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20th Century Cloissoné Vases

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Metal

Set of Eight Chinese Cloisonné Process Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
A decorative technique first adopted in China in the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cloisonné is achieved by outlining intricate patterns with thin strips of metal, which are then f...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cylindrical Precious Object Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and stunning pair cylindrical Chinese cloisonné enamel sleeve vases dating from the early 20th century, probably late Qing. The tall pair of vases...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cloissoné Vases

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Metal

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Totai Vases Fish Swimming
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain vases. The wares are enameled with a polychrome design representing fish in the pond with flowers and plants made in the Cloisonn...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Vase W Handles
Located in New York, 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 Vases

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape with thin neck and everted rim. Dragon motif against the cobalt...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wireless Vase
Located in New York, NY
A high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, copper and wireless enamel vase. A sphere shaped body is covered with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers made in the Cloisonne ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Small Lidded Jar, Early Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative cloisonné small lidded jar, made in Japan and dating to the 19th century, early Meiji period, circa 1875 or possibly earlier...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Ceramic

Cloisonne Floor Vase
Located in Bronx, NY
This magnificent vintage Japanese cloisonné floor vase dates from the late 19th century. It is hand enameled & artistically rendered with mu...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 1000 Butterflies Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period . Rounded vase with pronounced neck. The body is covered with a butterfly pattern, the neck is decorat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji Period. A decorative pair of cloisonne enamel vases, the bodies decorated with colorful birds, butter...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of antique Japanese Totai Shippo cloisonne enamel and Satsuma porcelain vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form, on the b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise
Located in New York, NY
A pair of matching Japanese vases featuring the globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall slender neck with flaring rim, decorated in variously coloured cloisonne en...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Vases
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent pair of Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vases is the perfect decor pieces. With beautiful two dragons playing design, it is a majest...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Vases

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Metal, Copper

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral and Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful baluster vase. Created in China circa 1980, the vase features floral and leaf motifs in the cloisonné technique (decorative work in wh...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Vases

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. Each vase is enameled with polychrome images ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, 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 Vases

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Ota Tameshiro Meiji Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique high quality Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel vase by Ota Tameshiro. Circa the late 19th century. The vase is enameled with polychrome enamel floral and foliate scroll orna...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

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 Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Cloisonne Rainbow Meiji Era Ginbari Vase Signed
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period Ovoid bottle shape. Purple and blue body with grapevine motif. High quality. Kanji...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Egyptian Figure
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese Meiji era enamel vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a long neck. The exterior of the vase is adorned with medallions with an image of a Egyptian f...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

Antique Decorative Vase, French, Cloisonne, Baluster Urn, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative vase. A French, cloisonné baluster urn, dating to the Victorian period of the late 19th century, circa 1880. P...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies
Located in New York, 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 Vases

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase Attr to Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. The precisely detailed floral scenes, set within the delicate beadwork, cre...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

Rare Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Herons on a Pond Flower Pots Cachepots
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper flowerpots. The flowerpots are enameled with polychrome designs representing scenes with herons on a pond with blo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Copper Flower Vase with Carps, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a flower vase made in Japan around 1980 in Showa era. It is designed with two carps in gold and silver. This style made with copper...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Cloissoné Vases

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Copper

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 Vases

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Bronze

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperia...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

Pair Of High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases
Located in New York, 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 Vases

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Enamel

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 Vases

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Copper, Enamel

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 Vases

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Enamel

Circa 1880-1910 Japanese Cloisonne Vase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1910 Japanese cloisonne vase. Fine, elegant example. Silver mounted & silver wire. Marked on base rim CLOISONNE. Base of lapet reserves of dragons & phoenix birds. Floral ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar
Located in New York, 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 Vases

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Enamel

Missoni Cloissone Vase Large Colors Rare
Located in Long Island, NY
Missoni Cloissone Vase Rare . Colorfull Zig Zag .Large . Tube Round 13.5” x 6”
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1990s Italian Modern Cloissoné Vases

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Metal, Metallic Thread

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period vase attributed to Kyoto Shibata. Features vivid depictions of birds and floral motifs, showcasing the meticulous application of cloisonne ename...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel, Brass

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Of an elongated baluster shape with short neck. The exterior shows an elegant composition with white lili...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Vases

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Copper, Enamel

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 Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful baluster vase. Created in China circa 1980, the vase features floral motifs in the cloisonné technique (decorative work in which ename...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Vases

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Arrow Vase Early Possibly Ming 16th Century
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Chinese cloisonne on copper arrow vase, possibly Ming Dynasty 16th century. Bottle form with pair of "arrow" tubes on either side of ...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Copper

Dragon Cloisonné Enamel Brass Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful pair of Chinese brass and cloisonné enamel vases with dragon design, circa early to mid-20th century, China. Vases are predominantly blue; Other colors include white...
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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel, Brass

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases

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Metal, Enamel

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke
Located in New York, NY
A set of two vases with magnificent flowers and birds decoration, classic form for Japanese works of the Meiji era. The baluster form vases are enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and plants made in the Cloisonne technique on a glossy cobalt blue ground. The base is marked with the mark of Gonda Hirosuke...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, enamel over brass vase. Circa: early 20th century. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloisonne ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases

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Brass, Enamel

Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company
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 Vases

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Silver, Enamel

1920s Small Cloisonné Vase with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Small Cloisonné Vase with Flowers and Butterflies Turquoise, Blues, Greens, Reds, Pink Small knick inside edge of lip (as shown in p...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Cloissoné Vases

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vase. The exterior of the ware is adorned with polychrome enamel panels representing blossoming flowers, plants and butt...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1890 Golden Age . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Dragon motif against the dark blue...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases

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Enamel, Copper

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 Vases

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Gold, Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel over brass copper vase. Circa: 1900s. The urn form vase is enameled with polychrome images of cranes made in the Cloisonne tec...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases

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Brass, Enamel, Copper

Find Exquisite Antique Cloisonné Vases for Sale on 1stDibs

As ceramic vases and other types of decorative vessels are gaining popularity again — the personalization of handmade craftsmanship has served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary designers — antique cloissonné vases can help introduce interesting colors and patterns to your space.

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, enamel is one of the most dynamic, and alluring, mediums in the world. And cloisonné vases, bowls, lamps and other objects and vessels ornamented with lustrous enamel can truly liven your home.

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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