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Technique: Cloissoné
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Germantown, MD

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Mount Mount Fuji Plaque
Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Mount Mount Fuji Plaque

Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Mount Mount Fuji Plaque

Located in Long Island City, NY

A mid 20th-century Japanese wireless cloisonne enamel plaque. The artwork depicts a view of Mount Fujiyama. Oriental Landscape Art And Decor For Interior Design. Dimensions 7 1/4 x 8...

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20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Cloisonné Parrot on Carved Hardwood Tree Trunk Base Chinese, Circa 1960
Chinese Cloisonné Parrot on Carved Hardwood Tree Trunk Base Chinese, Circa 1960

Chinese Cloisonné Parrot on Carved Hardwood Tree Trunk Base Chinese, Circa 1960

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Cloisonné Parrot on Carved Hardwood Tree Trunk Base Chinese, Circa 1960, Two pieces: a cloisonné parrot and carved hardwood tree trunk stand This beautifully executed two-...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière on White Onyx Base
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière on White Onyx Base

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

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The body of the ware is enameled with floral and foliage motifs made in the Cloisonne technique...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases
Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1885. Baluster shape, solid base, pronounced neck. Golden stone flake ground,...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kyoto Shibata

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

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds
Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Birds and flowers motif ag...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Ginger Jar Butterflies and Phoenix Birds
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Ginger Jar Butterflies and Phoenix Birds

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Ginger Jar Butterflies and Phoenix Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era tripod and covered enamel gilt metal ginger jar. The jar is enameled with polychrome images of a Phoenix bird, butterflies and blossoming flowers and f...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vase is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand cr...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models
Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models

Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models

Located in London, GB

Pair of Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower tree models Chinese, 20th Century Height 24cm, width 18cm, depth 10cm This pair of charming Chinese models depicts flower trees and is crafted from a large array of high quality materials. The flower trees are crafted from jade as well as other hardstones. The leaves are rendered from deep green jade, making the multi-coloured flowers beautifully stand out. The stigma on each flower is represented by several round beads. Some flowers also include additional twisted metal spring detailing. From the metal tree trunk extends a number of wire branches covered in thread. The execution of the models is outstanding as it creates a trompe l ‘oil effect tricking the observer into believing the model is real. Both models are displayed in vivid cloisonné enamel planters...

Category

20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Totai Vases Fish Swimming
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Totai Vases Fish Swimming

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Totai Vases Fish Swimming

Located in Long Island City, 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 Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in a turquoise shade. The vase is enameled with polychrome images of fish and blossoming sakura ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Signed Gonda Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tray with Goldfish and Morning Glory
Signed Gonda Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tray with Goldfish and Morning Glory

Signed Gonda Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tray with Goldfish and Morning Glory

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined Japanese cloisonné enamel tray of elegant oval form, measuring 12 inches wide by 9 inches high, signed on the reverse by Gonda. The composition is set against a luminous tu...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Phoenix Bird Tray
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Phoenix Bird Tray

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

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases
Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, distinguished by their rare and monumental scale, each standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Executed...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Nephrite and Agate Peonies Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Chinese Nephrite and Agate Peonies Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Chinese Nephrite and Agate Peonies Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Located in London, GB

Chinese nephrite and agate peonies model in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 51cm, width 39cm, depth 31cm This remarkable hardstone flower sculpture was crafted...

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20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Agate, Metal, Enamel

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands

Located in London, GB

Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel Easter eggs on stands Russian, 20th Century Height 9.5cm, diameter 5cm The two silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs showcase Russi...

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20th Century Russian Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Trinket Box, Floral Blossom Motif, Mid-Century
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Trinket Box, Floral Blossom Motif, Mid-Century

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Trinket Box, Floral Blossom Motif, Mid-Century

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel trinket box crafted in brass with finely detailed polychrome enamel decoration. The domed lid features flowering branches in shades of cobalt...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models

Located in London, GB

Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...

Category

20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase

Located in Long Island City, 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...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Copper

Chinese Cloisonné small Vase with flowers & bird, Circa 1920
Chinese Cloisonné small Vase with flowers & bird, Circa 1920

Chinese Cloisonné small Vase with flowers & bird, Circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative small cloisonné vase, made in China and dating to the first quarter of the 20th Century. The vase has a good globular baluster shape. It has been well mad...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Eggs on Stands
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Eggs on Stands

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Eggs on Stands

Located in London, GB

Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs on stands Russian, 20th Century Height 12cm, diameter 4.5cm These stunning Russian eggs are crafted from silver gilt and dec...

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20th Century Russian Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Cloisonne and Enameled Filligree Peacock Sculpture
Cloisonne and Enameled Filligree Peacock Sculpture

Cloisonne and Enameled Filligree Peacock Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This peacock is made of cloisonne with colored enameling. It's has a brass frame and it rest on a jade base.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Jade, Brass

6 Chinese Brass Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vases Brush Bowls Ashtray Dishes
6 Chinese Brass Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vases Brush Bowls Ashtray Dishes

6 Chinese Brass Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vases Brush Bowls Ashtray Dishes

Located in Dayton, OH

Six vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel vases, bowls / ashtrays, and vases featuring a variety of style and patterns, including cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, peonies, and birds. Eac...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Contemporary Cabinet in Enamel and Wood Veneer
French Contemporary Cabinet in Enamel and Wood Veneer

French Contemporary Cabinet in Enamel and Wood Veneer

By Pierre Marie

Located in PARIS, FR

This unique cabinet brings together precious woods and cloisonné enamel in a refined dialogue between structure and ornament. Crafted in amaranth wood, distinguished by its natural p...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver-Gilt Kovsh
Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver-Gilt Kovsh

Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver-Gilt Kovsh

Located in London, GB

Known as a ‘kovsh’ (or kovsch), this item was designed to function as a small drinking vessel. Kovshes have been created in Russia for centuries, often from precious materials, such ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonne Covered Chicken Box
Chinese Cloisonne Covered Chicken Box

Chinese Cloisonne Covered Chicken Box

Located in Pasadena, CA

These are two very detailed cloisonne boxes in the form of nesting chickens.** The principal color of one box is a pale green; the second box is a traditional Chinese turquoise. The ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890
Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890

Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Offered is a stunning, 19th century cloisonné table lamp with a floral and bird motif. Rested upon decorative wooden stand. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BU...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Shape Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled, 19thC Qing
Rare Shape Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled, 19thC Qing

Rare Shape Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled, 19thC Qing

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good example of a small rare shaped triangular Chinese snuff bottle, made from cloisonne´ with hand enamelled decoration depicting various floral designs and complete ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ando Jubei Green Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Era, Japan, 20th Century
Ando Jubei Green Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Era, Japan, 20th Century

Ando Jubei Green Cloisonné Vase, Meiji Era, Japan, 20th Century

By Ando Jubei

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...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Guanyin Sculpture Figurine, Strong Museum
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Guanyin Sculpture Figurine, Strong Museum

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

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases
A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases

A Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a pair of rare identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. The b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Cloisonne Vase Mounted As A Lamp
Chinese Cloisonne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Chinese Cloisonne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

Diameter of base is 8.38. Vase itself is 20.5 high. In excellent condition and written in cloisonne on side of base of the vase MADE IN CHINA. Commemorating the introduction of the M...

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger White Ground Pheasant and Peonies
Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger White Ground Pheasant and Peonies

Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger White Ground Pheasant and Peonies

Located in Long Island City, NY

An important early Meiji Japanese cloisonne enamel charger on the rare white ground, 17.5 inches in diameter. The central medallion shows a finely detailed pheasant set among bamboo ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Dragon Motifs
Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Dragon Motifs

Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Dragon Motifs

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese cloisonné enamel lidded vases, ginger jars with dragon motifs. These jars are crafted using the cloisonné technique, which involves crea...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

French Cloisonné Enamel & Ormolu mounted Covered Urn In The Chinoiserie Style
French Cloisonné Enamel & Ormolu mounted Covered Urn In The Chinoiserie Style

French Cloisonné Enamel & Ormolu mounted Covered Urn In The Chinoiserie Style

A late 19th century French Cloisonné enamel and ormolu mounted covered tureen, the richly decorated cloisonné enameling with floral and foliate motifs are executed in vibrant hues of...

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Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Brush Pot
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Brush Pot

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and birds, and a geometrical ornament mad...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

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 Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Butterfly Vases
Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Butterfly Vases

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Crane Butterfly Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper vases. The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing dragons, cranes, but...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Mid-20th Century Hand-Crafted Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Vase - Peony Blossoms
Mid-20th Century Hand-Crafted Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Vase - Peony Blossoms

Mid-20th Century Hand-Crafted Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Vase - Peony Blossoms

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vase is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted work of art that is sure to captu...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cloissoné Trinket Box in Blue and Gray Accents
Chinese Cloissoné Trinket Box in Blue and Gray Accents

Chinese Cloissoné Trinket Box in Blue and Gray Accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming cloisonné box in soft shades of gray, beautifully accented by a striking blue floral motif that serves as its elegant focal point. Delicate in scale yet rich in craftsmans...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Rare Japanese Red Birds Cloisonne Enamel Censer Koro
Rare Japanese Red Birds Cloisonne Enamel Censer Koro

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

Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Ceramic Jar Butterflies and Dragonflies
Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Ceramic Jar Butterflies and Dragonflies

Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Ceramic Jar Butterflies and Dragonflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century The ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of the ware is made in the same design. The neck and the base are adorned with polychrome floral, and foliage motifs made in the same technique. Signed with red ink hieroglyphs, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has a similar appearance to metallic cloisonne ware...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

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 tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of wisteria b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Blue Flower Vase with Copper/ Cloissoné, 1950s
Antique Japanese Blue Flower Vase with Copper/ Cloissoné, 1950s

Antique Japanese Blue Flower Vase with Copper/ Cloissoné, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a blue flower vase made in Japan around 1950 in Showa era. It is designed some flowers and butterflies. This style made with copper is cal...

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1950s Japanese Vintage Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Green Flower Vase with Copper in Edo Era, 1860s
Antique Japanese Green Flower Vase with Copper in Edo Era, 1860s

Antique Japanese Green Flower Vase with Copper in Edo Era, 1860s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a green and red flower vase made in Japan around 1860 in Edo era. It is designed with a dragon and flowers. This style made with copper is ca...

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1860s Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

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

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

Located in Pomona, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

Copper

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Cranes, Ducks and Blossoms, Meiji Era
Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Cranes, Ducks and Blossoms, Meiji Era

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Cranes, Ducks and Blossoms, Meiji Era

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enameled vase with a slender, curved body and a flared neck. The vase is decorated with medallions depicting nature scenes, including birds perched amon...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture

Materials

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. 

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