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Technique: Cloissoné
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 Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Top
Located in Tarzana, CA
Magnificent Cloisonne Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Cover. In the Qianlong style, impressively cast and supported on the shoulders of three cranes. The globul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$15,000 Sale Price
57% Off
Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone flower tree model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 44cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm
This impressive flower tree model, crafted from an ass...
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Stone, Agate, Quartz, Metal, Enamel
Contemporary Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Tamura
By Tamura
Located in Newark, England
Showa Period Circa 1940
From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Tamura. The vase of tapered cylindrical form with a tigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Metallic Thread
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 Enamel on Copper Cloisonne Plate Bowl
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) cloisonne shallow bowl, circa 1880.
The bowl is finely decorated with gold spiral cloisons on a black enamel ground, to the center is ...
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Russian Soviet Era Silver Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Tea Caddy Spoon Moscow
Located in Portland, OR
A good Russian Soviet Era silver gilt & cloisonne enamel tea caddy spoon, 916 silver purity, Moscow.
The spoon in excellent condition, having a gold was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
A Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vase attributed to Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in London, GB
A Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vase attributed to Ando Jubei.
Taisho period (1912 – 1926)
A large baluster Cloisonne-Enamel vase worked in musen and silver wire of varying gauge...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Wisteria Ice Blue Ground 7 in Antique Meiji Era
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vase measuring 7 inches tall. The vase features cascading wisteria blossoms in shades of purple and lavender with delicate green leaves,...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique Woodblock Print Ukiyo-e Kunisada UTAGAWA (1786-1865) - Geisha with Pa..
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely figural print
Kunisada UTAGAWA (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865) -
Condition
Woodblock in good condition, but the frame is old and broken. Missing underside. The passe partout h...
Category
19th Century Chinese Edo Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$508 Sale Price
20% Off
A Fine Unusual Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box and Cover By Inaba
Located in London, GB
A Fine Unusual Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box and Cover signed by Inaba
Meiji Period.
Worked in gold wire and decorated all over with swirls and flowers on dark blue...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Cloisonne Garlic Head Vases, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Garlic Head Vases, each in two parts. 7.25" H x 4" Diameter. Provenance: From an East 72nd Street Estate.
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel, 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 Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Chinese Jade/Stone Bonsai Flower Trees, Each in a Cloisonné Planter
Located in New York, NY
cloisonné planter decorated with objects' motif on blue ground
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Jade, Metal, Enamel
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
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine Japanese Kyoto Shippo Cloisonne Enamel Vase, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine Japanese Kyoto Shippo Cloisonne enamel vase 19th C
Meiji Period
JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE,?decorated with cranes and butterflies amongst lotus and iris blooms reser...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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
$371 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Mirrored Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage mirrored pair of Chinese cloisonné rooster sculptures, circa early 20th century. The sculptures are in very good condition with no d...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Pair of Russian Silver Gilt Enamel Cloisonné Salts Spoons St. Petersburg
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique Russian Imperial silver-gilt & cloisonné enamel salts and spoons, St. Petersburg, circa 1908.
The salts of circular form and are finely decorated with multi-c...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Baltic Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #10
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting two beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs depicting flowers with wood stands, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Koro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Beautiful antique ten sides fluted koro censer, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), ci...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
$628 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Foil
Black, Starr, and Frost Cloisonne and Brass Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Black, Starr, and Frost, New York, Oval Gilt Brass and Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Clock, early 20th century, the circular white enamel painted dial, the movement strike on gong, with...
Category
Early 20th Century French Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Chinese matching Cloisonné Vases, with wide mouth openings, having floral decorations.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Bowl with Deer and Koi Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chinese cloisonné bowl with deer and koi fish motif, circa 1950s. The piece is is in very good vintage condition and measures 10...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Brass
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Censer Ding Lidded Incense Burner 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century Chinese cloisonne ding shaped lidded censer/incense burner on stand, circa 1870. The twin handled censer having a gilded foo dog finial to the lid, the li...
Category
1870s Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Winged Horses on the Original Fitted Wood Base
Located in Norton, MA
An old top quality and design of a Chinese bronze cloisonne enamel winged horses standing on the fitted wood base.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper
Very Large Chinese Enamel Jardinière on Wooden Stand
Located in London, GB
Very large Chinese enamel jardinière on wooden stand
Chinese, 20th century
Measures: Height 127cm, diameter 116cm
This monumental cloisonné e...
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Cloisonné-Vase, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Cloisonné Vase for a European royal family in the shape of a gourd bottle, decorated with Asian ornaments and the royal cypher RI 11. Standing on a carved wooden Stand.
Category
Early 1900s Asian Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Metal
JAPAN 1890-1900 Meiji Period Decorative Six-sided Vase In Cloisonné Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
This is a beautiful antique decorative vase created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890s. It was c...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Gold, Bronze, Enamel
$1,048 Sale Price
30% Off
Centerpiece winged lions blue fired enamel sterling silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large centerpiece in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. Round base with rounded edge, diameter 15 cm, height 3.5 cm, with sculptures of ...
Category
1990s Italian Napoleon III Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Hiroshige - Yoshiwara: The Fifty-Three Stati
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Yoshiwara: Mount Fuji on the Left (Yoshiwara, hidari Fuji), from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tôkaidô Road (Tôkaidô gojûsan tsugi no uchi), also known as the First Tôkaidô ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$508 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Cloisonne Floral Design Vases, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Floral Design Vases, polychrome flowers and vines on black grounds, each on carved wood base. Vase: 8" H x 3.5" Diameter. Provenance: From an East 72nd Stre...
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique French Gilt Brass Cloisonne Chinoiserie Champleve Jewelry Box Casket
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century French Chinoiserie gilt brass, Cloisonné and Champlevé jewelry box, with a rock crystal top, circa 1880.
This exquisite box with a thick chamfered hinged...
Category
1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Enamel, Brass
2 Cloisonné Bowls, Asia, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
2 cloisonné bowls decorated with multicolored flowers and leaves.
The porcelain interior is decorated with blue and red flowers on a white background.
Wear and tear, a chip and ...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Centerpiece young women blue fired enamel sterling silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large centrepiece in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. Round base with rounded edge, diameter cm. 15, height cm. 3.5 with sculptures o...
Category
1990s Italian Napoleon III Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Quail Vase Shobido of Osaka
Located in Newark, England
Rare Brandy Glass Shape
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase by the Ando Company. The Cloisonne Enamel Vase of bulbous shape w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Antique Set Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Spoons Feodosii Pekin Moscow
By Feodosii Ivanovich Pekin
Located in Portland, OR
A very good set of five antique Imperial Russian silver-gilt & cloisonne spoons, Moscow, circa 1899.
The spoons having silver-gilt to the interior of ...
Category
1890s Russian Late Victorian Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Silver, 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 Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Antique Pair of Red, Blue and Multicoloured Cloisonné Tables
Located in Toronto, ON
These rare tables have a spectacular presence due to their grand size and intricate work. Cloisonné, derived from the French word “enclosed” is an ancient technique of decorating met...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Champleve and Onyx Urns Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
Onyx & Champleve Enamel
From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of French Champleve and Onyx Urns attributed to Barbedienne. The Urns of typical form wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
An Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Lovely Shape Landscape Meiji Kyoto, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan
A small vase with an inlaid scene of a bird and flowers in a garden.
Additional information:
Material: Bronze & Cloisonne
Region of Origin: Japan
Pe...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This Unique Chinese Antique Cloisonné Bowl is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
$296 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Absolute top Quality vase with superb decoration of flowers
Cloisonné is a way of enamelling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are used to delineate the dec...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,410 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Cloisonne Flowers Ito Yusaburo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kinds of flowers and butterflies on a blue base.
This piece is made by a talented artist, Ito Yusaburo.
The bottom mark.
Cloisonné ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Baluster Floor Lamp, Moss/Webb Design Cloisonné by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baluster floor lamp
Moss/Webb design
Cloisonné
Handmade
Silk shade
Limited edition
The cloisonné technique is an enameling on metal technique ...
Category
2010s Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Yellow Ground Incense Burner with Flowers and Birds Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality incense burner
Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Additional information:
Material: Bronze & Metal
Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,477 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Gourd & Floral Bowl, in the Manner of Gotō
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exquisite Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of cylindrical form, worked in the manner of Gotō Seizaburō, dating to the Meiji period.
One side shows a finely rendered gourd hanging ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font
Located in London, GB
Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font
French, Late 19th Century
Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm
This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, enabled by the small clover-shaped gilt metal handle which surmounts the top. The cross is shaped as a traditional Christian budded crucifix, and features stunning cloisonné enamel decoration that is expertly contrasted by an ebonised wood backing.
The cross is centred by a budded panel, that features four blooming flowers wrapped within their vines in a heart-esque pattern. These designs are bordered by a red and gilt geometric surround, which provides an interesting contrast to the more flowing linearity within. Similar flower-and-vine motifs, as well as similar geometric bordering, adorn the rest of the cross’s main body. The colour contrasts within the cloisonné enamel are particularly pleasing, with the pale-yellow ground making the bright hues of the foliate decoration stand out.
At the bottom of the cross sits a font, or stoup, originally designed to hold holy water. The font is also decorated with cloisonné enamel, but employs a geometric layered design in differing shades.
The reverse of the cross is stamped ‘1138’.
Replete with refined decorative elements, this excellent piece of religious décor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Russian silver 2 piece Tea set, Chinese market, DMITRY EGOROV, Moscow 1895
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Here we a have a fine rare example of the cross-cultural ties between Russia and China, tea that was an important ingredient in Russian culture was brought from China, but the Russia...
Category
1890s Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Japanese Okimono Incense Holder Sticks Bronze Statue Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japan - MeuiI period (1868 - 1912) bronze Okimono turtle incense burner
Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Additional information:
Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal
Region of Or...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Chinese Qing "Goose" Cloisonné Bronze Wine Ewer
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese wine wessel crafted in dark-patinated bronze, shaped as an elegant goose with a gracefully curved neck.
The ewer is adorned with high-quality cloisonné work, featuring inla...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Contemporary Cloisonné Baluster Lamp in Moss by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baluster Lamp Cloisonne
Moss
Glass Enamel
Cloisonné
Metal
Contemporary
The cloisonné technique is an enameling on metal technique that dates b...
Category
2010s Modern Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Copper, Enamel
Chinese Rose Quartz, Agate, and Nephrite Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese rose quartz, agate, and nephrite flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 43cm, width 74cm, depth 27cm
This stunning flower model showcases the s...
Category
20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Enamel
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Early 20th c Chinese cloisonné enamel vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An early 20th century Chinese copper vase with cloisonne enamel decor. Bottle shape. Swirl ornamental design in beige color palette. Gilt rims and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Copper
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 Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Porcelain, Cloisonné, Marble and Bronze Vases, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of porcelain, cloisonné, marble and bronze vases. France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cloissoné Furniture
Materials
Marble, 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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