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Technique: Cloissoné
Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912. A total of 7 items. The set comprises 2 cups and saucers, a teapot, a sugar bowl, and creamer decorated...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Copper
$3,000 / set
Late 19th Century Cloisonne Mantel Clock, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
French mantel clock with cloisonné inlays
Paris
Gilt bronze, enamel, movement by E. Gaillot, Paris
c. 1880
Dimensions: H 32 × W 23 × D 15 cm
Description:
Elaborately designed mant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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,...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
Monumental Pair of Chinese Qing Cloisonne Enamel Cranes Figurines
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large antique Chinese cloisonne enamel crane figurines with long necks and legs. The bodies of the cranes and their bases are decorated with foliage patterns and dragon ima...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique Pair of Silver-Gilt and Enamel Kovshes by Semenova
By Maria Semenova
Located in London, GB
This matching pair of luxuriously decorated Kovshes date from the final decades of the Imperial period. The Kovshes were produced by the workshop of Maria Semonova and are formed of ...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel and Hardstone Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese cloisonné enamel and hardstone flower model
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 17cm, width 15cm, depth 12cm
This charming hardstone flower arrangement showcases the artistry and m...
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Stone, Agate, Metal, Enamel
pair of Chinese cloisonné bottle vases
Located in New York, NY
floral motif on yellow ground
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$3,500 / set
Pair Antique Japanese, Meiji period, late 19th century, Cloisonné Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique late 19th century Japanese rendered in imitation of Chinese cloisonne
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ando Factory Japanese Blue Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Ando Factory Japanese enamel vase. The vase has an urn shaped body and a wide neck with a fluted mouth. The vase is covered with enamel in a blue shade and decorated with a symmet...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$1,950 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a bird i...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue and White Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Cloisonne Box
Round enamel box with lid in a blue and white pattern.
Circa, early 20th century
Measures: H 5 in. (12.7 cm)
NMA No. 2084
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Edo Period Cloisonne Enamel Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
A antique Japanese late Edo Period lidded enamel jar. The jar has a globular shaped body. The exterior of the vase is adorned with medallions ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$780 Sale Price
35% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A cloisonné vase on a green ground depicting an eagle on a rock
Located in Milano, IT
A dark green cloisonné vase decorated with vividly colored enamels, depicting a majestic eagle perched on a rock amid the waves, in the moment before taking flight. The decoration is...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Japanese copper napkin rings with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Kyoto school. The items are decorated wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$520 Sale Price / set
35% Off
pair of Chinese cloisonné cover jars
Located in New York, NY
peach motif on blue ground
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$2,800 / set
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"
By Ando Jubei
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on brass Dish 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A large Chinese cloisonné dish with dragon decoration from the 19th century
Good condition, no chips or loose enamel parts
Diameter 36.5 cm
Cloisonné is an ancient technique for dec...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Decorated and Silver Gilt Eggs
Located in London, GB
Pair of cloisonné enamel decorated and silver gilt eggs
Russian, 20th Century
Height 7cm, diameter 5cm
This duo of Russian antique eggs, artfully hand-fashioned from gilded silver and bedecked with painstakingly rendered cloisonné enamel, serve as proud emblems of the nation's rich lineage of gem-studded eggs.
Crafted from sterling silver, as attested by the coveted '84' zolotnik stamp, each egg gleams with a seductive sheen, their interiors revealing the full splendour of gilded silver.
The enamel floral arabesques, a hallmark of Russian craftsmanship, undulate elegantly across the egg's shell in an intricate ballet. These arabesques are arranged in a patterned circular band around the eggs, with larger circular, floral emblems taking centre stage in the body of the pieces. The bold blues of the enamel - in varying shades, from azure to navy - are offset by vibrant ruby red accents, making for an arresting visual contrast.
Deeply rooted in a vibrant cultural tradition, these Russian eggs...
Category
20th Century Russian Belle Époque Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Hardstone Floral Tree in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone floral tree in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 19cm, width 13cm, depth 11cm
This stunning flower model combines several semi-precious hardstones with a petite cloisonné enamel planter. Sitting atop a resin-treated metal trunk are multiple hardstone blooms, with materials including lapis lazuli, rose quartz, and carnelian. Each blossom is centred by a stigma, which comprises yellow beads held together by thread-wrapped wire. The vibrant and pastel shades of the flowers are excellently contrasted by the dark green leaves, which are expertly carved from nephrite.
The tree sits within a black cloisonné enamel planter. The pot is decorated with pastel pink flowers surrounded by green leaves, complementing the floral theme of the object. Miniature gold clouds cover the entirety of the pot, which in Chinese culture symbolise oncoming good fortune.
Bringing together many precious materials and historic techniques, this beautiful Chinese work...
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Enamel
Large Chinese Agate and Nephrite Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Basket
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese agate and nephrite flower model in a cloisonné enamel basket
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 29cm, width 40cm, depth 29cm
This elegant 20th century Chinese creation fe...
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Stone, Agate, Metal, Enamel
High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers
Located in Long Island City, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Very Large 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Vase with Magnolias
Located in Hudson, NY
Very Large 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Vase with a parrot in a magnolia tree.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Tazza Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique footed Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper tazza bowl. The exterior of the ware is covered with polychrome enamel panels with blossoming flowers surrounded by floral, ...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$2,700 Sale Price
40% Off
High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, Cloisonné 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
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Silver
A Fine Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Tray Attributed to Namikawa Sösuke
Located in London, GB
A Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel
Tray Attributed to Namikawa Sösuke, Late 19th Century
A refined rectangular cloisonné enamel tray with softly rounded corners and shallow...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Cloisonne Wall Barometer and Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Accessorize an office or study with this elegant antique barometer. Crafted in France circa 1850, the scientific instrument with hunt motifs throughout, features deer, bird and a let...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
1880's Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Censer, Ducks on the Fitted Wood Base
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese bronze cloisonne enamel censer in a form of ducks sitting on the fitted wood base. It's been carefully designed in every detail.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper
Large Chinese Nephrite and Agate Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese nephrite and agate flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 45cm, width 38cm, depth 31cm
Crafted from agate, nephrite, and cloisonné en...
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Stone, Agate, Enamel
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Box with Mythical Beasts Late 19th Century
Located in Media, PA
A beautifully crafted late 19th to early 20th century Chinese cloisonné enamel box, featuring a vibrant turquoise ground adorned with intricate multicolor enamel motifs and mythical ...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Cache Pots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Japanese Totai enamel on porcelain cache pots or planters. The ware is enameled with polychrome blossoming flowers and foliage motifs on the turquoise ground made in the Cl...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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 ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$237 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, black body with ginbari decor representing a chrysanthemum flo...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Copper
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trinket Box
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel brass trinket box.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase
Located in London, GB
Chinese floral Islamic style cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 13cm, diameter 13cm
This beautiful bowl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market.
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 18cm, diameter 26cm
Crafted in Chin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper brush pot with cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, after 1868. Cylinder shape. Cherry blossom motif and floral patterns in cobalt and turquoise bl...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Copper
$1,170 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Filligree and Gilt Boat
Located in Norton, MA
A Large Chinese
Cloisonne Enamel Filigree
and Gilt Boat with Wood Base
The sails with colorful enameled birds, resting on a conforming carved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting flora theme with a wood stand, early 20th century. #5
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper
French Japonisme style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock
Located in London, GB
French Japonisme style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock
French, 19th Century
Height 30cm, width 18cm, depth 14.5cm
This fine mantel clock is of rectangular form, with a gilt bron...
Category
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Egyptian Revival Motifs, Later 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Egyptian Revival Motifs, Late-20th Century
A dramatic pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases decorated in a vibrant polychrome palette on a whit...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Egyptian Revival Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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 Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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 Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps
Located in London, GB
These beautiful oil lamps were created in France in the late 19th century. They are designed in a wonderful chinoiserie style—a European take on Chinese decorative arts.
The lamp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
$264 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Hexagonal Goldstone Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese enamel over copper vase. The vase has a hexagonal shaped body with a long narrow neck. The vase is enameled with polychrome geometrical, floral, foliage and foliate scroll...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Asian Bronze Champlevé Dragon Cloisonné Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Bronze champlevé lamp with stylized dragon enameled cloisonné design surrounding and gorgeous patina. Mounted on hand-carved lacquered wood base, China,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The round cloison...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
19th Century French Brass and Champleve Hand Vanity Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, the colorful antique Louis XV hand mirror features elegant and intricate cloisonné decor throughout; it is further dresse...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Ashtray Match Box Case Set Cloisonné Enamel
Located in New York, NY
An enamel Cloisonné match box case and ashtray set, circa early-20th century, Asia. Set includes 1 matchbox holder, and 1 ashtray/dish/plate (for used matche...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique French Onyx & Cloisonné Benetier "Holy Water Font", Circa 1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Onyx & Cloisonné Benetier "Holy Water Font", Circa 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century French Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Enamel
Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji period bowl decorated with cloisonne enamel patterns. The interior of the bowl is adorned with several panels with traditional benevolent s...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$900 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese enamel on copper cloisonné salts and pepper shaker sets.
There are 12 pieces in total. 6 salt cellars, and 6 matching pepper shakers.
Colors include blue, dark green, red, black , and light green.
The light green salt...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies Goto
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese gilt copper lidded jar with cloisonne enamel design.
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Ginger Jars, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Ginger Jars, Early 20th Century
Description:
Made of cloisonné enamel on brass, typically featuring intricat...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$1,350 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Large Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large rare antique, Meiji era, Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is made in a symmetrical design, adorned with polychrome enamel medallions fe...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trumpet Vases Dragons Attributed To Honda
Located in Long Island City, NY
A antique pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel Meiji period vases. Each vase has a trumpet shaped body, a wide fluted neck, and a fluted base. The vases are adorned with polychrome enam...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$4,875 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro
Located in London, GB
Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro
Japanese, late 19th Century
Height 88cm, width 76cm, depth 53cm
This superb cloisonne enamel koro was made during...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Cloisonné Vases, Lamps, Bowls and Other Furniture and Objects for Sale 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, lighting, decorative bowls and other objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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