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Technique: Cloissoné
Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases
Located in Long Island City, 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 Furniture

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Cranes in Flight Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage Japanese urn shaped enamel over copper vase. The exterior of the vase is adorned with hand enameled panels depicting butterflies, cranes...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Copper

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 Furniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated with pigeons. Meiji period
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated with pigeons. Meiji period (late 19th century) Of a tapered spill shape decorated in silver and gold wire and various coloured clo...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Sake Pot
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel Sake pot. The Sake pot of rounded form with with clean edges profusely decorated with blossoming flowers throughout upon a black ground ba...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Phoenix Bird Tray
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, Early Edo period, enamel copper tray. The oval shaped tray is enameled with a polychrome image of a Phoenix bird with flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne te...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Copper

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Foil, Wire

pair of Japanese cloisonné vases, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with bird & floral motif on turquoise ground
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jars
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Japanese enamel over gilt copper covered jars. The exteriors of the jars are adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing floral, foliage, geometrical and foliate...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of late 19th century Chinese bronze cloisonné urns with lids
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Newark, England
Extensively Decorated with Traditional Japanese Images The Tea Set comprises of fifteen pieces including six cup and saucers, a lidded teapot, a lidded sugar pot and a milk jug. The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Ando Jubei
Located in Newark, England
Free international shipping Ando Cloisonne Company Mark From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Ando Jubei. The Cloisonn...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Wire

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Rooster Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large Japanese amphora shaped enamel over brass vase. The vase is enameled with polychrome images of a rooster and a hen in flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne technique on tu...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a cloisonné foil metal vase depicting a continuous scenes around it of three large white cranes, a volcano and some green leaves in a turquoise background. Under the base the...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase
Japanese Cloisonné Foil Urn Vase
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Large Pair of Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 1910s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking and monumental pair of cloisonné enamel vases, likely Chinese in origin, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1910s). Standing at 51.5 cm in height with a generous 30 c...
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1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Large Pair of Floral Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases on Wooden Plinths
Located in London, GB
Large pair of floral Chinese cloisonné enamel vases on wooden plinths Chinese, 20th Century Height 123cm, diameter 52cm This impressive pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases are de...
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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"
Located in Somis, CA
A large, rare masterpiece of Ando Jubei's wireless cloisonné artistry in excellent condition, depicting two orchids in full bloom, capturing their delicate beauty and verdant vitalit...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Tall Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Fighting Dragons Flaming Pearl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Magnificent hand-crafted Chinese Cloisonné vase, very tall with facing Dragons, from a time capsule estate in Washington D.C. 14 1/2 Inches tall and so highly detailed it is sure to...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Jar Goldstone Namikawa School
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne enamel dragon and phoenix bird lidded ginger jar. Early Meiji period, ca. 1885. The item is decorated w...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box Designed by artesian Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Made in China, 1980s This stunning Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonné 'Ouzbek' Box, crafted in t...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower model Chinese, 20th Century Height 14cm, depth 8cm, width 8cm This Chinese flower model, crafted in the 20th century, is a captivating...
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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Stone, Agate, Metal, Enamel

Rare Japanese Red Birds Cloisonne Enamel Censer Koro
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with polychrom...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné table lamp is a stunning example of traditional enamel craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate floral motifs in vibrant shades of light blue, deep blue, red, and green, this lamp brings elegance and a touch of exotic charm to any interior. Its aged brass base and top further enhance its authenticity and refined character. Note: An electrical plug adapter for U.S. outlets is included. Lampshade not provided. Cloisonné Enamel Work: The lamp showcases classic Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, with delicate floral designs set against a richly colored enamel background. Color Palette: The harmonious blend of blue hues, red, and green creates a visually striking piece, perfect for adding warmth and personality to any space. Brass Accents: The aged brass base and top feature a beautiful patina, adding to the lamp’s antique charm and timeless appeal. Versatile Elegance: Whether placed in a modern, traditional, or eclectic setting, this lamp enhances its surroundings with a touch of history and cultural artistry. Decorative and Functional: Beyond its decorative value, the lamp provides a soft, ambient glow, making it ideal for bedside tables, living rooms, or study areas. This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné lamp is more than just a lighting fixture—it is a statement piece that brings heritage, artistry, and vibrant color into any home. A rare find for collectors and interior design enthusiasts alike. Chinese cloisonné lamp, early 20th-century enamel lamp, antique Chinese lighting, floral enamel table lamp, vintage brass and cloisonné decor, colorful Asian lamp, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, decorative cloisonné lighting.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Double Sided Folding Chamber Screen 19/20th C Japan Cranes
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A super nice Meiji period 19th or early 20th c Japanese Chamber Screen. Two sided decoration. Also usuable as wall mounted screen. Stunning piece! 120 x 61cm
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Chinese Blue Cloisonne Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair Chinese cloisonne enamel vases with floral designs on blue ground and gilt mounts representing stylized dorsal fins of a dragon.
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1960s Chinese Qing Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Chinese Jade Gemstone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Chinese Gemstone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter Offered for sale is a Vintage Chinese Jade and other semi-precious stones Bonsai tre...
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1960s Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Priests of Pallas Festival Kansas City Chinese Cloisonné Card Tray, 1906
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and scarce Chinese attributed Art Nouveau cloisonné card tray made for the Priests of Pallas Festival in Kansas City in 1906. The Festival wa...
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Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Vase W Handles
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese enamel on porcelain vase. The vase has a baluster shaped body with a fluted mouth, adorned with a polychrome design representing medallions with blossoming flowers and bir...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Guanyin Sculpture Figurine, Strong Museum
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique Chinese cloisonné enameled and carved Guanyin, or Quan Yin, sculpture or figurine features carved face and hair and finely detailed multi-colored enameled dress. The hair is ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata
Located in Long Island City, 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 Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful pristine condition Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase in baluster form. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vin...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

21" Diameter Monumental Mid 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early to Mid 20th Century Impressive Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Decorated Bowl with a stately 20.5" diameter. Bowl is decorated all the way around including the entire inside in the mo...
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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A dual-handled jardinière with black cloisonne ornamented with flowers, butterflies and foliage. Origin: France, Paris  Date: Last quarter of the 19th Century   Stamped F. BARBEDI...
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Imperial Elephant Candelabrum, Early 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Imperial Elephant Candelabrum Europe, Early 20th Century Height: 34 in. Width: 17 in. Depth: 15 in. Materials: Patinated Bronze, Semi-Precious Stone, Colored Glass Provenance: Priv...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Cabinet, LALA by Reda Amalou, 2019, Limited Edition, Art of Cloisonné Tiles
Located in Paris, FR
The Gallery collection showcases exclusive designs by Reda Amalou. The pieces are crafted by some of the best artisans around the world and are edited as a series of 8 and 4 artist’s proofs. Each piece is signed and numbered. Sophisticated simplicity for our new cabinet, a piece of our Gallery Collection made with traditional art of enamel cloisonné tiles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Floral Vases Wood Stands Chinese, 20th Century Vases: Height 78cm, diameter 36cm Bases: Height 15cm, diameter 38cm Overall: Height 93cm, diameter 38c...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

19th Century French Green Marble Cross and Holy Water with Cloisonné Technique
Located in Dallas, TX
This marble and cloisonné cross with a holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880. The beautiful, antique piece has intricate cloisonné wor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Maroon Ground Plate With Crane In Bamboo
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel plate. The background has a dark brown color shade and features a white crane surrounded by green bamboo leaves and small pink flowers....
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

19th Century French Green Onyx and Cloisonné Enamel Holy Water Font Cross
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional French wall-mounted holy water font was crafted circa 1870 and showcases the luxurious artistry of cloisonné enamel combined with richly veined green onyx and finely...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Chinese Export Six Panel Cloisonné Soapstone Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Chinese export six-panel lacquer coromandel screen featuring a blue and white cloisonné style border decorated with scholars objects,...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

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...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive Cloissone Vase of Crysanthemums from the 1950's China. Large in scale with finely hand detailed blooms of pastel crysanthemums, gradient green foliage with a bird in flight a...
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1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

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 Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Totai Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel porcelain vase, characterized by its exquisite multi colored floral and foliage motifs on a green ground. The use of a vibrant color...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful marble and brass cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880. The antique cross features beautiful, intricate cloisonné work with enamel, stone an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière on White Onyx Base
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière on White Onyx Base  This oval form jardinière is wrapped with black, white and gold cloisonné  enamel, with a shield at the ...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Vase Lamp, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A vibrant Japanese turquoise ground and silver wire cloisonne vase, now mounted as a lamp, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The tall vase of elegant rouleau shape, with a straight neck and body, slightly tapered food, and everted mouth. Crafted in the cloisonne technique upon a copper ground, the silver wires stand out and shimmer against the bright turquoise enamel ground. An ebullient design of blossoming peony (botanical) and morning glory (asago) graces the body of the vase. The large and heavy blooms of white peony especially striking and contrasting nicely with the more delicate and almost shy pastel morning glory blossoms hiding behind the large leaves. The cloisonne enamels especially well done within the silver cloisons, with the leaves and flowers displaying masterful shading. The foot decorated with a geometric and floral border. The vase drilled and wired and now mounted as a lamp. Set upon two wood bases. The actual lamp of brass plate, set with a single socket and tall, adjustable harp. The lamp is topped by an antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty tumble polished natural rock crystal. The crystal finial originally served as a Chinese Mandarin hat finial...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Brass, Copper

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Opium Oil Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and a bit unusual Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) cloisonne enameled opium lamp. Originating in China in the 19th century, the silver-tone oil lamp features a six sided base with uni...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, 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...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A spectacular massive Chinese cloisonne vase, circa early 1900s. The vase has a bulbous baluster form with lobed sides decorated with foliage and flowers amongst a black geometric pa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Silver Wire Kogo Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese silver wire enamel Kogo box for incense. Early Meiji period. The oval shaped box is covered with polychrome medallions representing a pair of Phoenix birds and fl...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Cloisonne Bowl
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chinese Cloisonne Bowl Bronze and enamel materials made with Cloisonne technique Origin China Circa 1950 Floral decoration perfect condition cloisone te...
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro Tsukamoto Hikokichi
By Tsukamoto Hikokichi
Located in Newark, England
Silver Mounted From our Japanese collection, we are thrilled to offer this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro by Tsukamoto Hikokichi. The Cloisonne Enamel Koro of exceptional quality sh...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Antique Japan Meiji Butterflies Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of butterflies made in the Cloi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Salt and Pepper Pot with Dragon Decoration, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a well made very decorative small cloisonné salt and pepper pot, made in China and dating to the mid-19th century. Both pieces a...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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 Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari And Enamel Vase Cranes And Roosters Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare large Japanese Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing cranes, hens, roosters and other birds made in the Ginbar...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Copper

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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, 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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