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Technique: Cloissoné
Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Plum Blossoms Décor and Silver Plated Rim
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Plum Blossoms Décor and Silver Plated Rim and Bottom.
Height 17 cm. In excellent condition.
Discover the timeless beauty of Japanese artistry with this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Metal, Copper
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Vase with Butterflies Attr Honda Yo
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji period. Fish tail shape with pronounced base. Intricate butterfly motif and floral patterns. Gold stone ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a rare antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vase. The vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. The body of the vase is a...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase with floral motifs and butterflies on a white and dark blue ground featuring a fine and collectible piece of Japanese artistry....
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
A Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Vases.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain vases.
A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain vases with gilt bronze and cloisonné mounts.
H: 30.5cm...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Bronze
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel, Metal
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC.
Measures- 9.25"H x 5"W x 5"D.
A beautifully crafted Chinese cloisonné vase from the 20th century, featuring intricate floral ...
Category
20th Century Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Metal
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel vase. The vases has a baluster shaped body. Features blue medallions adorned with enameled floral and bird motifs. Medallions are on a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke
Located in Long Island City, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Superb Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in London, by appointment only
A very fine a superb scale Japanese Cloisonné vase, the light blue ground with flowers and floral details. In perfect condition.
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Black Enamel 11 Sparrows on Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period.
Elongated vase with pronounced neck.
Black body decorated with...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Birds in a Garden
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large symmetrical antique Japanese Meiji period enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome ima...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Brass, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Miniature Vases Birds in Cherry
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vases.
Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The wares are enameled with a polychrome image of a p...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in blue and cobalt blue shades. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon over...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Birds Flying In Garden
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era Silver and enamel vase. Circa: Late 19th Century The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and plants and birds ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vase attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1900s. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of butterflies made in the Cloisonne technique on a black ground. The base and the neck of the ware are adorned with a geometrical motif on a green ground made in the same technique. Unmarked. Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer. He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha. He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase featuring intricate foliage motifs complemented by two exquisite floral panels. The meticulous craftsmanship in depicting foliage patt...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase with Butterflies
Located in Long Island City, NY
A high quality late 19th century Japanese bud vase featuring a globular body and a tall, everted neck. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Meiji Golden Age Wisteria Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A matched pair of antique Japanese vases of elongated shape with long flared necks. Meiji period, 1868-1913. The pieces are decorated wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel, Silver
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji
Located in Long Island City, 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, butterfl...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Pair Asian Chinoiserie Cloissone Vase in Green Earth Tones
Located in Opa Locka, FL
A Stunning Pair of Antique Asian Cloissone Vase. Green earthy tones. Beautiful pair with one very small not noticeable dent. Not detracting in the least.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Metal
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Vintage Silver Metal Mounted Cloisonne Vase with Fish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Exceptional vintage Japanese silver mounted cloisonne vase decorated with veiltail gold-fish and carp swimming amidst pond weed and dating arou...
Category
1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Bronze
$20,640 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, 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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel, Brass
$650 Sale Price
35% Off
Japanese Cloisonné Vases Butterflies & Flowers, 19th Century Meiji Period, Pair
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very decorative pair of cloisonné vases, made in Japan and dating to the 19th Meiji Period, circa 1875.
The vases have a good baluster shape with a circular form. They...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Vase Flowers and Birds
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese late Meiji period enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a wide neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of birds in bloss...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel, Brass
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Two Small Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan.
The miniature vases of baluster f...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Foil
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze, Japan, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool.
Additional information:
Material: Bronze & Cloisonne
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century
Japan Dynasty Pe...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Bronze
$550 Sale Price
20% Off
Group of 5 Small Japanese Cloisonne and Ginbari Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming group of five Japanese cloisonné and ginbari foiled vases, Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan.
The group consists of one vase with cloisonné chrysanthemum blossoms against bold and bright turquoise ginbari foil background, two similar vases of primarily black and burgundy cloisonné - one with a butterfly motif, the other with a floral motif, and two similar vases of primarily dark blue and green cloisonné, both with floral and butterfly motifs.
Turquoise ginbari vase...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Foil, Wire
White Chinese Cloisonné Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice white with arabesque-style design Chinese cloisonné vase, circa 1960s. The vase is in very good condition with no dings or dents and measure 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Stripe Vases Attributed
Located in Long Island City, NY
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Stripe Vases Attributed to Honda
A pair of antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Cloisonné Vase on Bronze with Phoenixes, 19th Century Qing period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese cloisonné vase dating to the mid 19th Century, Qing period.
The vase has a good baluster shape. It has been well made of a bronze alloy with rich ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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A beautifully crafted Chinese cloison...
Category
20th Century Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Metal
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
A Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Fish Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass and cloisonne enamel vase decorated along the rim with overhanging wisteria flowers on a yellow ground abo...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
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,...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Ombre Cloisonné Enameled Vase
Located in Malibu, CA
Cloisonné enameled bud vase delicately trimmed with contrasting blonde enamel scallop pattern on the top & bottom. The aqua in ombre with gradual subtle tones. A very rare piece. Mad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$595 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese Early Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper jar with lid. Early Meiji period, mid 19th-century. The item is richly decorated with geometrical cloisonne enamel ornaments against the turquoise background. Collectible Oriental...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel, Copper
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
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 Vases
Materials
Metal, Copper
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Bronze
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Lidded Bowls with Floral Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice mirrored pair of Chinese cloisonne lidded bowls with floral motif, circa 1950s. The bowls are in very good condition with no dings or dents and measure 6.5"D x 3.5"H. #2606.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t
Located in Long Island City, NY
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed to Hayashi
high quality work
An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji p...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Enamel
Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Temple Mark on the Underside, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Japanese Bronze Vase With a Temple Mark on the underside Japan Rare
Additional information:
Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal
Region of Origin: China
Period: 19th century
...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs on Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful baluster vase. Created in China circa 1980, the vase sits on a carved ebonized wood stand and features floral motifs on branches in th...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass
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...
Category
1840s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Gold, Copper, Enamel
Ando Wireless Cloisonne Jade Green Silver Mounted Vase, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
By Ando Shippo Ten, Ando Jubei
Located in Austin, TX
An alluring Japanese Ando Jubei musen shippo (wireless cloionne) "jade green" silver mounted vase by the Ando Cloisonne Company (Ando Shippo Ten) ...
Category
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Silver, Copper, Enamel
High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A high quality Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions featuring Phoenix bird and dragon designs surrounded by floral a...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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.
Find antique cloisonné vases and other cloisonné objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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